(a) Authority. Authority for this chapter is provided in the Texas Education Code, Chapter 56, Subchapter G, Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program. These rules establish procedures to administer the subchapter as prescribed in the Texas Education Code §§56.101-56.106.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of the Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (program) is to encourage veterinary students and recent graduates to practice veterinary medicine in rural counties in Texas by providing educational loan repayment assistance or payment of tuition and fees.

Source Note: The provisions of this §42.1 adopted to be effective May 24, 2023, 48 TexReg 2567