86R11804 SRA-D By: Kacal H.B. No. 2471 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to designating the third week of October as Veterinary Technician Week. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter E, Chapter 662, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 662.157 to read as follows: Sec. 662.157. VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK. The third full week in October is Veterinary Technician Week in recognition of the critical role veterinary technicians play in the day-to-day functions of veterinary practices and for their vital role in preserving animal health and welfare. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.