The bill, S.B. No. 1442, amends Section 801.351(c) of the Occupations Code regarding the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. The amendment allows for this relationship to be established through telephone or electronic means, removing the previous restriction that it could not be established solely by these methods.

This change aims to modernize the way veterinarians can interact with clients and their pets, reflecting the increasing use of technology in healthcare. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 801.351 (Occupations Code 801)