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.