During the legislative session that ended last week, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) tracked approximately 120 bills relating to, or having the potential to relate to, the practice of veterinary medicine. The TVMA Board of Directors and Government Relations committee took an official position on at least 30 House and Senate bills. 

The 87th session of the Texas Legislature just adjourned sine die—at least until the first special session. The Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) has been hard at work looking out for the interests of the veterinary profession during the session. During the course of defending the profession, TVMA was able to pass three bills that are currently on their way to the Governor. 

The new school is receiving $350,000 from Bank of America to create and assist their program.

Dora Praczko received the 2021 AKC Veterinary Outreach Scholarship.