Sec. 801.2055. COMPLAINTS REQUIRING MEDICAL EXPERTISE. (a) A complaint that requires medical expertise to review must be reviewed by one or more veterinarians designated by the board. The veterinarian reviewers shall determine whether to dismiss the complaint or refer it to an informal proceeding under Section 801.408.
(b) If the veterinarian reviewers determine to:
(1) dismiss the complaint, the dismissal must be approved by the board at a public meeting; or
(2) refer the complaint to an informal proceeding, the complaint is referred to an informal proceeding under Section 801.408.
(c) If the board designates more than one veterinarian reviewer and the reviewers do not agree to dismiss or refer the complaint to an informal proceeding, the complaint is referred to an informal proceeding under Section 801.408.
(d) A veterinarian board member who reviews a complaint under this section may not participate in any subsequent disciplinary proceeding related to the complaint.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals
Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures
Section 801.201. Public Interest Information
Section 801.202. Public Participation
Section 801.204. Records of Complaints
Section 801.205. General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation and Disposition
Section 801.2051. Priority of Complaints
Section 801.2055. Complaints Requiring Medical Expertise
Section 801.2056. Complaints Not Requiring Medical Expertise
Section 801.206. Disposition of Complaint
Section 801.207. Public Record; Exception
Section 801.208. Notification to Complainant Regarding Complaint Disposition