Sec. 563.054.  ADMINISTRATION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS.  (a)  A veterinarian may:
(1)  administer or provide dangerous drugs to a patient in the veterinarian's office, or on the patient's premises, if the drugs are used or required to meet the needs of the veterinarian's patients;
(2)  delegate the administration or provision of dangerous drugs to a person who:
(A)  is qualified and properly trained;  and
(B)  acts under the veterinarian's supervision;  and
(3)  itemize and receive compensation for the administration or provision of the dangerous drugs under Subdivision (1).
(b)  This section does not permit a veterinarian to maintain a pharmacy for the retailing of drugs without complying with applicable laws.
(c)  The administration or provision of dangerous drugs must comply with:
(1)  laws relating to the practice of veterinary medicine;  and
(2)  state and federal laws relating to dangerous drugs.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.