The new law passed by the Texas Legislature affecting equine densitry (see post) was signed into law by Governor Rick Perry on Friday, June 17, 2011. A complete history of the bill can be found here.
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Texas VLT (Slots) Update
By Alison Rowe on
Posted in Legislation
Virtually everyone involved in the Texas horse industry is hoping that a bill will finally pass in the 82nd Texas Legislature legalizing Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) at Texas race tracks. After several failed attempts in past legislative sessions to get a VLT bill passed, the detriment to the Texas horse industry due to the lack of
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Equine Dentistry Bill Passes Texas House and Senate
By Alison Rowe on
Posted in Equine Veterinary Medical Law, Legislation
On May 30, 2011, the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate both signed House Bill 414, which affects the practice of equine dentistry in Texas. Absent a veto by Governor Perry, the bill will become law, effective September 1, 2011. The law, if approved by the Governor, will be codified in Section 801 …