Author Archives: Zandra

OPPOSE HB 234: Animal Ownership Rights at Risk

Posted on May 20, 2015 by

Need your help NOW! THIS BILL IS ON THE MOVE! Please contact the Committee Members below! OPPPOSE HB 234: Texans’ Property Rights in Animals at Stake:Government Does not Always Get it Right (Bill Makes Appeal Bonds Too Expensive so No … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015 Legislative Session, Dog Law | Tagged ,

HB 1800: Bad Bill for Texas Dogs & Their Owners

Posted on April 20, 2015 by

OPPOSE HB 1800: Woof! Your Dog is “Aggressive” (Addition of Aggressive & Nuisance Dog Designations to Dangerous Dog Laws) As a practicing attorney focusing on animal law for over ten years, I see numerous problems with this bill. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015 Legislative Session, Dog Law

Sargent & Monte: Rescue v. Owners

Posted on March 20, 2014 by

Sargent & Monte: Rescue v. Owners Sometimes the interests of rescue organizations are at odds with the interests of dog owners. Two recent cases demonstrate this antagonism that sometimes exists between the two. Sargent: Rescue Refuses to Return Iraqi War … Continue reading →

Posted in Cases, Dog Law

Rescue Refuses to Return Iraqi War Vet’s Dog, Now Lobbies Houston for Law to Take Away Our Dogs-Need Help Now

Posted on March 10, 2014 by

Need Your Help TODAY (Tuesday, 3/11/14)! A Houston rescue organization refused to return an Iraqi war vet’s dog that he uses to help with the stress of multiple tours of combat duty. The Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Club refused … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Law

3 Bills in the TX Legislature & 1 Great Dog

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

It’s an odd year (2013) and appropriately the Texas Legislature is in session. The great news is that there are no bills to date with any breed specific provisions that would curtail or extinguish our rights to own whatever dog … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Legislative Session

Too Hot to Trot: The Dog Days of Summer Aren’t for Dogs

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Too Hot to Trot: The Dog Days of Summer Aren’t for Dogs©2001 by Zandra Anderson To make their jogging treks more fun, many runners decide to bring along their four-legged best friends. But, there are important things to consider when … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 Legislative Session | 1 Comment

The Dust Settled on the 2011 Texas Legislature: The Successes

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

The Dust Settled on the 2011 Legislature: The Successes July 2011 The Texas Legislature has come to and end and the Special Session has closed. Prior to the Legislature convening, there were some serious concerns about breed specific legislation raising … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 Legislative Session

HB 1768 VETOED! Gov. Perry Doesn’t Get It

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

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 →

Posted in 2011 Legislative Session

The Gavel Fell on the Texas 2011 Legislative Session: The Status of Animal Legislation

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

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 →

Posted in 2011 Legislative Session

HB 1451 (Breeder Bill) Amendments & HB 963 Passes (Cruelty Seizures)

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

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 →

Posted in 2011 Legislative Session