SB613 regulates veterinary medicine practice in Texas, increasing penalties and restricting business practices.

SB613 amends the Texas Occupations Code to regulate veterinary medicine practice. It increases civil penalties for violations, with a fine of $5,000 per day for unlicensed practice. The bill restricts business entities from engaging in veterinary medicine unless all owners hold licenses. It prohibits contracts that control veterinarians' practices or interfere with their professional judgment. The bill also outlines grounds for license denial or disciplinary action, including fraud, dishonesty, and gross malpractice. Effective September 1, 2025.

SB613 regulates veterinary medicine practice in Texas, increasing penalties and restricting business practices.

SB613 amends the Texas Occupations Code to regulate veterinary medicine practice. It increases civil penalties for violations, with a fine of $5,000 per day for unlicensed practice. The bill restricts business entities from engaging in veterinary medicine unless all owners hold licenses. It prohibits contracts that control veterinarians' practices or interfere with their professional judgment. The bill also outlines grounds for license denial or disciplinary action, including fraud, dishonesty, and gross malpractice. Effective September 1, 2025.