Sec. 826.018. LOCAL RABIES CONTROL PROGRAMS. (a) This section applies to a veterinarian who:
(1) is employed by a county or municipality; and
(2) administers or supervises the administration of rabies vaccine as part of a local rabies control program established by a county or municipality under this chapter.
(b) A veterinarian described by Subsection (a) is not required to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship before administering rabies vaccine or supervising the administration of rabies vaccine.
(c) To the extent of any conflict between this section and any other law or rule relating to the administration of rabies vaccine, this section controls.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 52 (H.B. 1740), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals
Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner, Department, and Local Governments
Section 826.011. General Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner and Department
Section 826.012. Minimum Standards for Rabies Control
Section 826.013. Counties and Municipalities May Adopt Chapter
Section 826.014. Counties May Adopt Ordinances and Rules
Section 826.015. Municipalities May Adopt Ordinances or Rules
Section 826.017. Designation of Local Rabies Control Authority