Members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team and agents from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension...

We have received several emails and phone calls from members who are having trouble paying their membership renewals online. We want your interactions with TVMA to be easy and stress-free, and we know technology can sometimes get in the way of this. If you are experiencing difficulty with your renewal, please call the office at 512-452-4224, and we would be happy to take your payment over the phone.

Due to the vacancy left by Dr. James Gieb’s resignation, the position representing North Texas on the TVMA Board of Directors is vacant. TVMA is seeking a candidate to fill the remainder of the term ending February 2021.

If you are a member in the North Texas district and have an interest in helping to lead your association, we invite you to submit your name for nomination.

We are extremely disappointed that on Saturday Texas Governor Greg Abbott decided to veto HB 1099 relating to peace officer status for the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME). (Click here to read about why TVMA supported this bill.) This veto came as a surprise since the Governor’s office was consulted throughout the entire legislative process and even expressed approval of the bill through staff to some key legislative offices. They certainly never expressed any concerns regarding the issue this session until the veto, which occurred on the day before the final day to veto bills.

The veto statement, available at this link, seemed to miss the point of the bill entirely, which was to help stop unlicensed veterinary practice on the Texas/Mexico border and in some rural areas. This is highly unlikely to be the end of this important issue, and our Board of Directors will probably reconsider this bill and other alternatives in the future. It’s up to our members to help set the legislative agenda for TVMA, and issues of unlicensed veterinary practice are still very important.