Texas 2019 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2471 Engrossed / Bill

Filed 04/26/2019

                    86R15530 SRA-D
 By: Kacal H.B. No. 2471


 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 AN ACT
 relating to designating the week that includes the third Saturday
 in 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 week that
 includes the third Saturday 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.