Texas Occupations Code 563.054 – Administration of Dangerous Drugs
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(a) A veterinarian may:
(1) administer or provide dangerous drugs to a patient in the veterinarian’s office, or on the patient’s premises, if the drugs are used or required to meet the needs of the veterinarian’s patients;
(2) delegate the administration or provision of dangerous drugs to a person who:
(A) is qualified and properly trained; and
(B) acts under the veterinarian’s supervision; and
(3) itemize and receive compensation for the administration or provision of the dangerous drugs under Subdivision (1).
(b) This section does not permit a veterinarian to maintain a pharmacy for the retailing of drugs without complying with applicable laws.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 563.054
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The administration or provision of dangerous drugs must comply with:
(1) laws relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; and
(2) state and federal laws relating to dangerous drugs.