Section 575.29 - Informal Conferences(a) Both the complainant and respondent in a matter shall have an opportunity to be heard in an informal conference, and each may be represented by legal counsel. In an informal conference requiring medical expertise, the panel shall consist of two veterinarians and one public member of the TBVME. In an informal conference that does not require medical expertise, the panel shall consist of one veterinarian, one member of the legal staff, and one member of the staff or public member designated by the executive director.(b) Respondent must submit any additional evidence for review by the TBVME on or before the 7th day after the respondent receives the medical review.(c) The Board shall provide the complainant and respondent and their legal counsel, if any, all information regarding potential outcomes of an informal conference prior to the informal conference.(d) The Board shall provide the complainant and respondent, if applicable, with reasonable written notice of the time, date, and location of an informal conference. The notice shall include a statement of the alleged violation(s) to be considered by the informal conference panel.22 Tex. Admin. Code § 575.29
The provisions of this §575.29 adopted to be effective July 13, 2008, 33 TexReg 5528; amended to be effective June 20, 2012, 37 TexReg 4427; amended to be effective May 12, 2013, 38 TexReg 2763; amended by Texas Register, Volume 39, Number 51, December 19, 2014, TexReg 10019, eff. 12/23/2014; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 44, November 3, 2017, TexReg 6182, eff. 11/12/2017; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 19, May 11, 2018, TexReg 3100, eff. 5/15/2018; Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 20, May 19, 2023, TexReg 2578, eff. 5/24/2023