Author Archives: Zandra

Monday Evening, May 23, 2011. HB 1451. Well, the Senators have been busy. This is a quick update on the latest news from Austin. Earlier this evening (May 23, 2011), the Senate voted on HB 1451 and it passed 22-9. … Continue reading →

A Message from Zandra, Anderson, Texas Dog Lawyer and Founder of Texas Dog Commission The government can take your animals without a jury trial from the outset (now only a hearing)  so your barks and howls are needed! This is … 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 →

A Message from Zandra, Anderson, Texas Dog Lawyer and Founder of Texas Dog Commission HB 2679 (Dangerous Dog Appeals): Good for Texas Dogs & their Owners. Support HB 2679! HB 2679 is a good bill for Texas Dogs and their … 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 →