Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 24 - TEXAS BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 573 - RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Subchapter C - RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS
Section 573.28 - Observance of Confidentiality
Universal Citation: 22 TX Admin Code § 573.28
Current through Reg. 50, No. 26; June 27, 2025
(a) A veterinarian shall not violate the confidential relationship between the veterinarian and a client.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a veterinarian shall not disclose any information concerning the relationship between the veterinarian and the client or the veterinarian's care for an animal except:
(1) on written or oral authorization or other form of waiver executed by the client;
(2) for law enforcement purposes or on receipt by the veterinarian of an appropriate court order or subpoena;
(3) as necessary to substantiate and collect on a debt incurred by a client for veterinary services; or
(4) as part of a good faith effort to determine ownership of the animal.
(c) A veterinarian may, without authorization by the client, disclose information contained in a rabies certificate or any information regarding reportable communicable diseases to a governmental entity only for purposes related to the protection of public health and safety.
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