03/29/2026
Horse owners and clients of mine….
There are some upcoming discussions that could impact the care options available for your horses.
On April 21, 2026, the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will be holding a public meeting where potential rule changes are expected to be reviewed. These changes may restrict certain holistic and alternative therapies, requiring them to be performed only under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
If approved, this could affect services like osteopathy, chiropractic work, acupuncture, PEMF, homeopathy, and other bodywork practices—possibly categorizing them as veterinary procedures when performed without a license.
This is actually devastating for people who have spent their time and money educating themselves and building a business to help horses. Approving this would crush professionals in this industry. I only know one veterinarian who practices chiropractic and one who offers PEMF. These services are not often offered by vets which means that the access to these services will be limited.
📍 Meeting Information:
🗓 April 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📌 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – North Campus
1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 125E
Austin, TX 78723
The meeting will be available via livestream on YouTube (link will be posted on the TDLR website closer to the date).
📣 You can also submit your input:
✉️ Mail: PO Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 512-463-6599
When submitting comments, reference: Chapter 573.14 and policies regarding alternative therapies/spinal manipulation
⏳ Comment deadline: April 13, 2026 (by 12 PM)
Your voice matters. Showing up (whether in person or virtually) helps ensure that horse owners and practitioners are represented in these decisions.
This is an important time to stay informed and involved if these services are part of your horse’s care routine.
View the proposed draft here:
https://veterinary.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chapter-573-rules-of-professional-conduct-updated-3-9-26.pdf
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