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Wilson County court aligns rabies-vaccine rule with state guidance
Summary
The Wilson County Commissioners Court voted July 27 to revise county animal-control guidance to match Texas rules on rabies-vaccine intervals after a presentation by Commissioner Scott Aiken and local veterinarians. The change was approved by voice vote.
The Wilson County Commissioners Court voted July 27 to change local rabies-vaccination guidelines so they align with current Texas law, the court announced after a brief presentation and a voice vote. Commissioner Scott Aiken introduced the item and said veterinarians told the court the vaccines now available have multi-year efficacy.
Dr. Wyatt, who the commissioner asked to address the court, told commissioners that modern rabies vaccines can be effective for "3 plus" years, and that the state has moved its rules to follow veterinary guidance. "Absolutely," Dr. Wyatt said in response to a question about a three-year interval. After discussion, Commissioner Aiken made a motion to bring county guidelines into line with state guidance; the motion was seconded and, by voice vote, "Ayes have it." The court directed staff to record the change in the minutes.
The change amends section 5.1 of the county's animal-control ordinance to let veterinarians default to longer vaccine intervals consistent with manufacturer efficacy and state law. The court did not specify an effective publication date during the meeting; staff were instructed to enter the certificate and update the minutes.
