HB 3364
AN ACT relating to the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
Committee
Not yet assigned
Fiscal Note
Not available
What This Bill Does
Modifies Texas law regarding how veterinarians can establish a professional relationship with animal patients and their owners. Specifically, it allows veterinarians to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship through telephone or electronic means, which was previously restricted. The change provides more flexibility for veterinary care, particularly in rural or remote areas, by enabling telemedicine and remote consultation options for animal health services.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 801.351(c), Occupations Code, is amended (c) A veterinarian-client-patient relationship may [not] be established [solely] by telephone or electronic means. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Animals and related subject areas.
Robert D. Miller
Haley Cornyn
Allen E. Blakemore
Michael J. Johnson
Vera Denise Rose
Gavin L. Massingill
W. Corbin Casteel
Matthew Bentley
Allison Billodeau
Daniel Hodge
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient
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