{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-801.164","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 801.164","heading":"RISK-BASED INSPECTIONS.","body":"(a) The board shall prioritize inspections relating to key risk factors identified by the board, including previous violations by the license holder or information concerning a veterinarian's use, handling, prescribing, dispensing, or delivery of controlled substances.\n(b) The board may use alternative inspection methods, including videoconference or similar technology, instead of conducting an in-person inspection in circumstances the board considers appropriate.\nAdded by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2017.\nAmended by:\nActs 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 874 (S.B. 2155), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2025.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 4. PROFESSIONS RELATED TO ANIMALS","CHAPTER 801. VETERINARIANS","SUBCHAPTER D. BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.801.htm#801.164","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"f852f3f803372525853859e2680d09cf6ff1fdd458fdd960549655c6f61e7d2b","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-801.1631","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-801.165"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}