Category Archives: 2011 Legislative Session

HB 1768: VETOED! Gov. Perry Doesn’t Get It. June 17, 2011 HB 1768 addresses the roadside sale of goods and animals. It is actually not new law, but tweaks existing law in two ways. Currently, counties with a population of … Continue reading →

May 31, 2011 The regular session of the 2011 Texas Legislature ended on May 30, 2011. Despite the legislators being in a Special Session commencing May 31, 2011, pending animal legislation will not be addressed. Here is the status of … Continue reading →

HB 1451 Amendments (Breeder Bill) The much anticipated amendments that were received on the Senate Floor Monday evening are now out. The highlights with analysis are below: 1. The law applies to someone who “sells or exchanges, or offers to … Continue reading →

What’s Dead & What’s Still Alive: 2011 Legislative Update There were well over thirty bills dealing with animals this legislative session. Most have not survived. This is a nutshell analysis of what is dead and what still has life. Just … Continue reading →

HB 963 Analyzed (Cruelty Seizures Makes the cost of an appeal cost prohibitive for accused owners. Restricts recipients of animals to humane shelters that are 501(c)(3) corporations. Rescue organizations that do not operate a shelter cannot save animals. Rescue organizations … Continue reading →

The Good, The Good & The Ugly: Two Out of Three We Can Support: SB 1850 (Good), HB 2679 (Good) & HB 963 (Ugly) Why Texas Animal Owners Need SB 1850 (Cruelty Seizure Appeals) and HB 2679 (Dangerous Dog Appeals) … Continue reading →