Texas HB4546 mandates plaintiffs to choose between suing a governmental unit or a veterinarian employee in suits related to veterinary services.

HB4546 amends the Texas Occupations Code to require plaintiffs to elect whether to sue a governmental unit or a veterinarian employee in their official or individual capacity. If a plaintiff sues both the unit and the employee, the court must require the plaintiff to dismiss either party. Failure to amend the pleadings accordingly results in the court dismissing the suit. This applies to suits filed on or after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4546 mandates plaintiffs to choose between suing a governmental unit or a veterinarian employee in suits related to veterinary services.

HB4546 amends the Texas Occupations Code to require plaintiffs to elect whether to sue a governmental unit or a veterinarian employee in their official or individual capacity. If a plaintiff sues both the unit and the employee, the court must require the plaintiff to dismiss either party. Failure to amend the pleadings accordingly results in the court dismissing the suit. This applies to suits filed on or after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.