Stan Kitzman, Texas State Representative of the 85th district (R) | https://www.facebook.com/StanKitzmanTX/
Stan Kitzman, Texas State Representative of the 85th district (R) | https://www.facebook.com/StanKitzmanTX/
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill modifies the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. It outlines the role of the executive director and board, highlights rules for maintaining high standards of practice, and mandates an electronic system for reporting license-related data. It authorizes inspections to enforce compliance and allows for license suspension or revocation under emergency conditions. The legislation introduces new registration requirements for veterinary medical facilities and sets standards for their operation, including safety and patient care. It details complaint procedures, confidentiality measures, and disciplinary actions, enabling the board to impose penalties, including refunds for consumers. Reciprocity agreements for licensing with other states are also permitted. Provisions related to veterinary medical facility registration take effect Sept. 1, 2026, while the rest of the Act is effective Sept. 1, 2025. Facilities must register by Sept. 1, 2027.
Stan Kitzman, chair of the House Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Article III and member of the House Committee on Appropriations, proposed another two bills during the 89(R) legislative session.
Kitzman graduated from Texas A&M University in 1988 with a BS.
Stan Kitzman is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 85th House district. He replaced previous state representative Phil Stephenson in 2023.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 3123 | 03/20/2025 | Relating to the powers and duties of a personal bond or personal bond and pretrial supervision office |
| HB 2737 | 03/18/2025 | Relating to land development regulation of communities using manufactured homes and motor vehicles for long-term residences by certain counties |
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