Sec. 801.265.  LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN:  APPLICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ISSUANCE.  (a)  The board shall issue a veterinary technician license to a person who is qualified under this section.  A person is qualified to be licensed as a licensed veterinary technician if the person:
(1)  passes a jurisprudence examination conducted by the board in accordance with Section 801.264;
(2)  is at least 18 years old;
(3)  has graduated from a program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association;
(4)  has passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination; and
(5)  is not disqualified under this chapter or board rule.
(b)  An applicant for a veterinary technician license must submit to the board:
(1)  an application on the form prescribed by the board;
(2)  information to enable the board to conduct a criminal background check if required by the board; and
(3)  any other information required by the board.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 481 (S.B. 1312), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.