TEXAS VETERINARY STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ANSWERS
AND QUESTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔Payroll - ✔✔The total amount of money that the board pays to its employees.
✔✔Personnel issues - ✔✔Matters related to the management of staff within the board.
✔✔Purchasing - ✔✔The process of acquiring goods and services for the board.
✔✔Recruitment - ✔✔The process of attracting and selecting candidates for employment
within the board.
✔✔Legal support services - ✔✔Assistance provided to the board in legal matters,
including public information requests.
✔✔Information technology support - ✔✔Services related to the management and
support of technology systems within the board.
✔✔Advisory board - ✔✔The board that provides advice and recommendations to the
department on technical matters.
✔✔Scope of practice - ✔✔Rules adopted by the board relating to health-related
standards of care in veterinary medicine.
✔✔Commission review - ✔✔The process by which the commission evaluates rules
adopted by the board for authorization.
✔✔Conflict with other law - ✔✔The provision stating that this chapter controls in case of
any conflict with Chapter 51.
✔✔Expiration date - ✔✔The subchapter expires on September 1, 2027.
✔✔Board membership - ✔✔The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners consists
of nine members appointed by the governor.
✔✔Veterinarian member criteria - ✔✔Five veterinarian members must include one
associated with an animal shelter and one with three years of experience with large
animals.
✔✔Licensed veterinary technician member - ✔✔One member of the board who is a
licensed veterinary technician.
✔✔Public representation - ✔✔Three members of the board who represent the public.
,✔✔Faculty member inclusion - ✔✔The board may include one veterinarian member
who is a faculty member of a college of veterinary medicine.
✔✔Appointment eligibility - ✔✔Criteria for appointment as a veterinarian member
includes residency and practice in the state for six years.
✔✔Good repute - ✔✔A requirement for eligibility indicating a veterinarian's professional
standing.
✔✔Special license restriction - ✔✔A person holding a special license under Section
801.256 is not eligible for appointment as a veterinarian member.
✔✔Public Member Eligibility - ✔✔A person is not eligible for appointment as a public
member of the board if they are licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the
field of health care.
✔✔Public Member Employment Restrictions - ✔✔A person is not eligible for
appointment as a public member of the board if they are employed by or participate in
the management of a business entity that provides health care services.
✔✔Public Member Ownership Restrictions - ✔✔A person is not eligible for appointment
as a public member of the board if they own or control, directly or indirectly, more than a
10 percent interest in a business entity that provides health care services.
✔✔Substantial Goods or Services Restriction - ✔✔A person is not eligible for
appointment as a public member of the board if they use or receive a substantial
amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the board, other than authorized
compensation.
✔✔Spouse's Occupational Restrictions - ✔✔A person is not eligible for appointment as
a public member of the board if their spouse is licensed by an occupational regulatory
agency in the field of veterinary medicine.
✔✔Spouse's Employment Restrictions - ✔✔A person is not eligible for appointment as a
public member of the board if their spouse is employed by or participates in the
management of a business entity that provides veterinary health care services.
✔✔Spouse's Ownership Restrictions - ✔✔A person is not eligible for appointment as a
public member of the board if their spouse owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more
than a 10 percent interest in a business entity that provides veterinary health care
services.
✔✔Texas Trade Association Definition - ✔✔A Texas trade association is a cooperative
and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors
designed to assist its members in dealing with mutual business problems.
, ✔✔Board Membership Employment Restrictions - ✔✔A person may not be a member of
the board or an employee of the board if they are an officer, employee, or paid
consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care.
✔✔Spouse's Trade Association Restrictions - ✔✔A person may not be a member of the
board if their spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade
association in the field of veterinary medicine.
✔✔Lobbyist Registration Restriction - ✔✔A person may not be a member of the board
or act as general counsel if they are required to register as a lobbyist due to activities for
compensation related to the board.
✔✔Board Member Terms - ✔✔Members of the board are appointed for staggered six-
year terms.
✔✔Vacancy Appointment - ✔✔If a vacancy occurs due to the death or resignation of a
board member, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired term.
✔✔Presiding Officer Designation - ✔✔The governor shall designate a veterinarian
member of the board as the presiding officer to serve at the pleasure of the governor.
✔✔Board Officer Election - ✔✔At the first meeting of the board each year, the board
shall elect any other officer it considers necessary or convenient.
✔✔Grounds for Removal - ✔✔Grounds for removal of board members are specified in
Sec. 801.056.
✔✔Grounds for removal from the board - ✔✔A member may be removed if they do not
have the qualifications required by Section 801.052 at the time of taking office or do not
maintain those qualifications during service.
✔✔Ineligibility for membership - ✔✔A member is ineligible for membership under
Section 801.052 or 801.053.
✔✔Illness or disability - ✔✔A member cannot discharge their duties for a substantial
part of their term due to illness or disability.
✔✔Absenteeism - ✔✔A member is absent from more than half of the regularly
scheduled board meetings they are eligible to attend during a calendar year without an
excuse approved by a majority vote of the board.
✔✔Validity of board actions - ✔✔The validity of an action of the board is not affected by
the existence of a ground for removal of a board member.
AND QUESTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔Payroll - ✔✔The total amount of money that the board pays to its employees.
✔✔Personnel issues - ✔✔Matters related to the management of staff within the board.
✔✔Purchasing - ✔✔The process of acquiring goods and services for the board.
✔✔Recruitment - ✔✔The process of attracting and selecting candidates for employment
within the board.
✔✔Legal support services - ✔✔Assistance provided to the board in legal matters,
including public information requests.
✔✔Information technology support - ✔✔Services related to the management and
support of technology systems within the board.
✔✔Advisory board - ✔✔The board that provides advice and recommendations to the
department on technical matters.
✔✔Scope of practice - ✔✔Rules adopted by the board relating to health-related
standards of care in veterinary medicine.
✔✔Commission review - ✔✔The process by which the commission evaluates rules
adopted by the board for authorization.
✔✔Conflict with other law - ✔✔The provision stating that this chapter controls in case of
any conflict with Chapter 51.
✔✔Expiration date - ✔✔The subchapter expires on September 1, 2027.
✔✔Board membership - ✔✔The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners consists
of nine members appointed by the governor.
✔✔Veterinarian member criteria - ✔✔Five veterinarian members must include one
associated with an animal shelter and one with three years of experience with large
animals.
✔✔Licensed veterinary technician member - ✔✔One member of the board who is a
licensed veterinary technician.
✔✔Public representation - ✔✔Three members of the board who represent the public.
,✔✔Faculty member inclusion - ✔✔The board may include one veterinarian member
who is a faculty member of a college of veterinary medicine.
✔✔Appointment eligibility - ✔✔Criteria for appointment as a veterinarian member
includes residency and practice in the state for six years.
✔✔Good repute - ✔✔A requirement for eligibility indicating a veterinarian's professional
standing.
✔✔Special license restriction - ✔✔A person holding a special license under Section
801.256 is not eligible for appointment as a veterinarian member.
✔✔Public Member Eligibility - ✔✔A person is not eligible for appointment as a public
member of the board if they are licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the
field of health care.
✔✔Public Member Employment Restrictions - ✔✔A person is not eligible for
appointment as a public member of the board if they are employed by or participate in
the management of a business entity that provides health care services.
✔✔Public Member Ownership Restrictions - ✔✔A person is not eligible for appointment
as a public member of the board if they own or control, directly or indirectly, more than a
10 percent interest in a business entity that provides health care services.
✔✔Substantial Goods or Services Restriction - ✔✔A person is not eligible for
appointment as a public member of the board if they use or receive a substantial
amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the board, other than authorized
compensation.
✔✔Spouse's Occupational Restrictions - ✔✔A person is not eligible for appointment as
a public member of the board if their spouse is licensed by an occupational regulatory
agency in the field of veterinary medicine.
✔✔Spouse's Employment Restrictions - ✔✔A person is not eligible for appointment as a
public member of the board if their spouse is employed by or participates in the
management of a business entity that provides veterinary health care services.
✔✔Spouse's Ownership Restrictions - ✔✔A person is not eligible for appointment as a
public member of the board if their spouse owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more
than a 10 percent interest in a business entity that provides veterinary health care
services.
✔✔Texas Trade Association Definition - ✔✔A Texas trade association is a cooperative
and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors
designed to assist its members in dealing with mutual business problems.
, ✔✔Board Membership Employment Restrictions - ✔✔A person may not be a member of
the board or an employee of the board if they are an officer, employee, or paid
consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care.
✔✔Spouse's Trade Association Restrictions - ✔✔A person may not be a member of the
board if their spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade
association in the field of veterinary medicine.
✔✔Lobbyist Registration Restriction - ✔✔A person may not be a member of the board
or act as general counsel if they are required to register as a lobbyist due to activities for
compensation related to the board.
✔✔Board Member Terms - ✔✔Members of the board are appointed for staggered six-
year terms.
✔✔Vacancy Appointment - ✔✔If a vacancy occurs due to the death or resignation of a
board member, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired term.
✔✔Presiding Officer Designation - ✔✔The governor shall designate a veterinarian
member of the board as the presiding officer to serve at the pleasure of the governor.
✔✔Board Officer Election - ✔✔At the first meeting of the board each year, the board
shall elect any other officer it considers necessary or convenient.
✔✔Grounds for Removal - ✔✔Grounds for removal of board members are specified in
Sec. 801.056.
✔✔Grounds for removal from the board - ✔✔A member may be removed if they do not
have the qualifications required by Section 801.052 at the time of taking office or do not
maintain those qualifications during service.
✔✔Ineligibility for membership - ✔✔A member is ineligible for membership under
Section 801.052 or 801.053.
✔✔Illness or disability - ✔✔A member cannot discharge their duties for a substantial
part of their term due to illness or disability.
✔✔Absenteeism - ✔✔A member is absent from more than half of the regularly
scheduled board meetings they are eligible to attend during a calendar year without an
excuse approved by a majority vote of the board.
✔✔Validity of board actions - ✔✔The validity of an action of the board is not affected by
the existence of a ground for removal of a board member.
