Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 801.265 - Licensed Veterinary Technician: Application, Qualifications, and Issuance(a) The board shall issue a veterinary technician license to a person who is qualified under this section. A person is qualified to be licensed as a licensed veterinary technician if the person:(1) passes a jurisprudence examination conducted by the board in accordance with Section 801.264;(2) is at least 18 years old;(3) has graduated from a program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association;(4) has passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination; and(5) is not disqualified under this chapter or board rule.(b) An applicant for a veterinary technician license must submit to the board:(1) an application on the form prescribed by the board;(2) information to enable the board to conduct a criminal background check if required by the board; and(3) any other information required by the board.Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 481,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2013. See Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 481, Sec. 11.