Regulates transactions and activities involving veterinary services, authorizes civil penalties, and creates criminal offenses.

The bill regulates transactions and activities involving veterinary services in Texas, specifically targeting private equity companies. It prohibits certain transactions that could substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly in the veterinary services market. The attorney general must approve proposed transactions, and private equity companies must submit notices of transactions to the attorney general. The bill authorizes the attorney general or local prosecutors to investigate, bring civil actions, and seek injunctive relief for violations.

Regulates transactions and activities involving veterinary services, authorizes civil penalties, and creates criminal offenses.

The bill regulates transactions and activities involving veterinary services in Texas, specifically targeting private equity companies. It prohibits certain transactions that could substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly in the veterinary services market. The attorney general must approve proposed transactions, and private equity companies must submit notices of transactions to the attorney general. The bill authorizes the attorney general or local prosecutors to investigate, bring civil actions, and seek injunctive relief for violations.