H.B. No. 2471
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.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 2471 was passed by the House on April
26, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 137, Nays 2, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 2471 was passed by the Senate on May
10, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor