Sec. 161.0417. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FOR DISEASE CONTROL. (a) A person, including a veterinarian, must be authorized by the commission in order to engage in an activity that is part of a state or federal disease control or eradication program for animals.
(b) The commission shall adopt rules for the authorization of a person described by Subsection (a).
(c) The commission may, after reasonable notice, suspend or revoke a person's authorization under Subsection (a) if the commission determines that the person has substantially failed to comply with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
(d) A person is entitled to a hearing before the commission or a hearing examiner appointed by the commission before the commission may revoke the person's authorization under Subsection (a). The commission shall make all final decisions to suspend or revoke an authorization.
(e) This section does not affect the requirement for a license or an exemption under Chapter 801, Occupations Code, to practice veterinary medicine.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1090 (H.B. 3569), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Subtitle C - Control of Animal Diseases and Pests
Chapter 161 - General Disease and Pest Control
Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Commission
Section 161.041. Disease Control
Section 161.0411. Domestic and Exotic Fowl Registration
Section 161.0412. Regulation and Registration of Feral Swine Holding Facilities
Section 161.0415. Disposal of Diseased or Exposed Livestock or Fowl
Section 161.0416. Emergency Management
Section 161.0417. Authorized Personnel for Disease Control
Section 161.042. Sale and Distribution of Veterinary Biologics
Section 161.043. Regulation of Exhibitions
Section 161.044. Regulation of Livestock Movement From Stockyards or Railway Shipping Pens
Section 161.0445. Regulation of Export-Import Processing Facilities
Section 161.045. Employees; Chief Veterinarian
Section 161.048. Inspection of Shipment of Animals or Animal Products
Section 161.049. Dealer Records
Section 161.051. Memorandum of Understanding on Enforcement of Commission Powers
Section 161.052. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation With Local Authorities
Section 161.0525. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation With Other States
Section 161.053. Cooperative Agreements
Section 161.054. Regulation of Movement of Animals; Exception
Section 161.0541. Elk Disease Surveillance Program
Section 161.0545. Movement of Animal Products
Section 161.055. Slaughter Plant Collection
Section 161.056. Animal Identification Program
Section 161.057. Classification of Areas
Section 161.058. Compensation of Livestock or Fowl Owner
Section 161.059. Quality Assurance Assistance
Section 161.060. Authority to Set and Collect Fees
Section 161.0601. Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
Section 161.0602. Persons or Laboratories Performing Equine Infectious Anemia Tests