HB 91
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 100
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to a notarized affidavit requesting a municipal animal control authority to manage dangerous dogs and aggressive dogs in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 121
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 279
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to pet deposits or fees collected by landlords.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 337
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 365
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability arising from farm animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 386
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 399
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 426
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the release of deer by certain deer breeder facilities to a low-fenced site.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 432
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a deer breeding facility affected by chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 543
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the regulation of working animals by a political subdivision.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 580
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to requiring a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by canines.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 592
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by animal rescue groups.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 604
87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a microchip scan of animals in the custody of an animal shelter or releasing agency, including an animal rescue organization.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 652
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to notice of an animal's possible exposure in an animal shelter to certain communicable or infectious diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 674
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 685
87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a critical care protection program for veterinarian electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 708
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 762
87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 801
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a certification program for assistance animals; authorizing fees; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 873
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1071
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the presence of a qualified facility dog or qualified therapy dog in certain court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1078
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to liability arising from farm animal activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1083
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to termination of the ownership interest in an animal impounded by an animal shelter.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1259
87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the rural veterinarian incentive program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1480
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1631
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the requirements for an application for a permit to manage wildlife and exotic animals from aircraft; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1636
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1677
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of a Texas Police Service Animals Memorial Monument in the Capitol Complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1686
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of food production on single-family residential lots by a municipality or property owners' association.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1699
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the taking of unbanded pen-reared pheasant and quail by certain landowners.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1714
87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose a fee for water or sewer service to raise revenue for a municipally owned or operated animal shelter.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1781
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the propagation of breeder deer by cloning.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Postponed
HB 1818
87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1941
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the use of certain devices to train or control the behavior of an elephant; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1958
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the regulation of livestock export-import processing facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2213
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the slaughter and processing of exotic animals for donation to a nonprofit food bank.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2326
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the possession and transportation of certain nonindigenous snakes; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2510
87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by nonprofit animal welfare organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2750
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as a structural pest control service.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2757
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the conduct and promotion of charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2850
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the liability of certain volunteers who provide veterinary care or treatment and certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3057
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the regulation of licensed dog and cat breeders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3081
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of digital tags for the taking of certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3132
87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the performance of equine dentistry by students of equine dental provider certification programs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3340
87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, ValoreeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the appeal of certain orders regarding dangerous dogs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3710
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to a prohibition on public contact with certain animals; imposing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3798
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
HB 3854
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to animal disease control by the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 3855
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the control of diseases of swine.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 3921
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the use of certain drugs in bovine breeding stock by or on the prescription of a veterinarian.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 4049
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4181
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of practicing veterinary medicine without a license; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4282
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person convicted of multiple offenses involving animal cruelty and to conditions of punishment and community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4327
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to prohibiting interference with the practice of veterinary medicine.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 4330
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report of animal cruelty to certain law enforcement agencies and immunity from liability for the report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4511
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the animals classified as dangerous wild animals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 48
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 197
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by nonprofit animal welfare organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 227
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by animal rescue groups.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 276
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice of an infectious disease occurring in an animal shelter and the quarantine of certain infectious animals at the shelter.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 323
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license; requiring a review of fee amounts.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 472
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 474
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 492
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 552
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to an annual report regarding certain dog bites.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 563
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the classification of certain exotic livestock and exotic and nongame animals.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 840
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the possession, transportation, and release of certain nonindigenous snakes; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 867
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to an animal share exemption for certain meat and meat food products.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1062
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of food production on single-family residential lots by a municipality or property owners' association.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SB 1078
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability arising from farm animals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1239
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the taking of wildlife by a person on the person's property for purposes of disease diagnosis, management, or prevention.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1240
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the ownership of certain wildlife resources of this state.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1342
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the regulation of livestock export-import processing facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1447
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the rural veterinarian incentive program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1762
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Police Service Animals Memorial Monument in the Capitol Complex.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1996
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to animal disease control by the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1997
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the control of diseases of swine.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2084
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to raise revenue for low cost sterilizations for dogs and cats by imposing a refundable fee for dogs and cats who are not sterilized and are adopted without being sterilized prior to adoption.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 14
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the regulation of licensed dog and cat breeders.
Filed
HB 84
87-1 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the calculation of net to land in the appraisal of open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
HB 163
87-1 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
HB 174
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a notarized affidavit requesting a municipal animal control authority to manage dangerous dogs and aggressive dogs in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Filed
HB 17
87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
HB 81
87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of net to land in the appraisal of open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
SB 78
87-2 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
HB 34
87-3 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 70
87-3 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 104
87-3 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 147
87-3 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the regulation of kennels; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
SB 5
87-3 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 135
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to regulation of working animals by counties and municipalities.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 146
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 224
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a petition for a municipal animal control authority to manage dangerous dogs and aggressive dogs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 250
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to attorney's fees associated with certain court proceedings for cruelly treated animals; authorizing fees and costs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 334
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 376
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a deer breeding facility affected by chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 661
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the release of deer by certain deer breeding facilities to low-fenced acreage.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 810
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 921
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 940
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 1097
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts for the transfer of a pet.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1268
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1563
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Received from the House
HB 1591
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the regulation of disease control by the Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1801
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to requirements for and municipal regulation of dogs in an outdoor dining area of a food service establishment.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1814
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to county regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1828
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic products; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1931
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the liability of volunteer certified veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians, or veterinarians who provide medical assistance to an injured animal in certain situations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2012
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Corrections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2022
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a public school student's right not to participate in or observe animal research.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2233
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2347
86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a microchip scan of animals in the custody of an animal shelter or releasing agency, including an animal rescue organization.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2385
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2516
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals and to the inclusion of related conduct in the definition of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2517
86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to transporting dogs in open truck or trailer beds in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2584
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2596
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the regulation of raising or keeping six or fewer chickens by a political subdivision.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Considered in Calendars
HB 2683
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the transfer or sale of a law enforcement dog to a peace officer, an honorably retired peace officer, or a survivor of a deceased peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2721
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2722
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the trap, sterilize, and release program for stray cats in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2787
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment and to the liability of volunteer certified veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians, or veterinarians who provide medical assistance to an injured animal in certain situations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2828
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a municipality or county of an animal from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2891
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3021
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3063
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of a retired law enforcement animal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3083
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume poultry processing establishments.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 3092
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to notice of an epizootic infectious disease occurring in an animal shelter.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3181
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the use of certain drugs in breeding stock by or on the prescription of a veterinarian.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3348
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the eligibility of land on which the Texas Animal Health Commission has established a temporary quarantine for ticks for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
HB 3430
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the transfer of a retired county law enforcement dog.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3550
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the taking of feral hogs without a hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3729
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3806
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to veterinary services provided by releasing agencies.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3840
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of individuals or business entities that provide or train assistance animals for veterans; providing a civil penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3900
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3940
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4316
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4544
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to municipal control of coyotes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 4547
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to requiring a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by canines.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HJR 74
86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of an animal used for county purposes to the animal's handler on the animal's retirement.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HJR 96
86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 86
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the regulation of raising or keeping chickens on single-family residential lots by a municipality.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 121
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 250
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 295
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to committee
SB 317
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the taking of feral hogs without a hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 361
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to certain contracts for the transfer of a pet.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 476
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to requirements for and municipal regulation of dogs in an outdoor dining area of a food service establishment.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 641
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Public Health
SB 684
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
Withdrawn by the Author
SB 764
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 804
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 810
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 814
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the regulation of equine dentistry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 899
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic products; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 948
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to release sites for breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1341
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume poultry processing establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1531
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1589
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in cases involving veterinary malpractice or negligence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1596
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of certain drugs in breeding stock by or on the prescription of a veterinarian.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1607
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a study on issues regarding service animals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1750
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1855
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a microchip scan of animals in the custody of an animal shelter or releasing agency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1884
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1947
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances by veterinarians.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2006
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2100
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of a retired law enforcement animal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SJR 32
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 162
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals; authorizing fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 233
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a municipality or county of an animal from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 401
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in or removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 478
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 748
85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to certain costs associated with certain court proceedings for cruelly treated animals; authorizing fees and costs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 749
85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a central database containing information about certain persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision for certain offenses involving animal cruelty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 904
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 996
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of business entities that provide assistance animals; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1087
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of bestiality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1107
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to county regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1156
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating an offense.
House: Public Health
Returned to committee
HB 1357
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1375
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to treatment and care provided by licensed medical professionals to animals in certain facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1471
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1643
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the operation of an unmanned aircraft and the prosecution of a related criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1916
85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1961
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the care and unlawful restraint of a dog.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1984
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the quarantine of certain animals.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2274
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating a criminal offense, and authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2390
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2484
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 2490
85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2805
85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the payment of costs for a cruelly treated animal abandoned by a tenant.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2817
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of, punishment for, and deterrence of certain offenses involving cattle, bison, or horses; authorizing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2854
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an authorization to trap, transport, and transplant certain white-tailed deer between certain sites.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2855
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by use of microchip implants.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2971
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to creating an offense for the administration of illegal drugs to breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2992
85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to assistance animals used by persons with disabilities and to the prosecution of the offense of misrepresenting an animal as an assistance animal or service animal.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3079
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to imposing a tax on animal-tested cosmetics; providing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3154
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to creation, attachment, perfection, and enforcement of certain liens in the slaughtering of livestock.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3182
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue permits for the management of the wild mule deer population; requiring an occupational permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3194
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to weight limitations for certain vehicles carrying livestock.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 3229
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the use of an assistance animal that provides assistance to a person with a disability; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3392
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the taking of certain feral hogs using a hot air balloon.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3451
85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the study and approval of lethal pesticides for feral hog control.
House: Public Health Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3517
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a petition for a municipal animal control authority to manage dangerous dogs and aggressive dogs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3535
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the taking of certain feral hogs and coyotes using a hot air balloon.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3582
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to agriculture, including the regulation of seed by a political subdivision and the abolition of certain entities associated with the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3693
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to certain defenses to prosecution in a criminal case that are based on a fear of injury by an animal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3707
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to an inspection program to deter cattle theft; authorizing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3723
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to allowing a deer breeder to transfer and sell for processing as venison certain breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3827
85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the testing of breeder deer for chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3832
85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to breeder deer affected by chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3833
85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the ownership of certain deer in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3835
85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the payment for breeder deer taken for disease management.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3926
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of horse racing and greyhound racing and pari-mutuel wagering in connection with that racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3998
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and the medical treatment and care of animals in animal shelters and releasing agencies; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 4057
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and the medical treatment and care of animals in animal shelters and releasing agencies; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 69
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in or removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 188
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle and criminal liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 720
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to rules regarding the carcasses of certain birds or animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 721
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to treatment and care provided by licensed medical professionals to animals in certain facilities.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 762
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 772
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer when performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring the bite of an animal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1057
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to inspection of certain vacant properties for abandoned animals; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1084
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1090
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
SB 1204
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving the death of a head of cattle or horses.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1209
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1232
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to inappropriate conduct between a person and an animal; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1319
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1425
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of business entities that provide assistance animals; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1454
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the study and approval of lethal pesticides for feral hog control.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1620
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of raising or keeping six or fewer chickens by a political subdivision.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1675
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1720
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by use of microchip implants.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1792
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1879
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating a criminal offense, and authorizing a fee.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1930
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1978
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats; increasing a criminal penalty; imposing a fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2111
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to creating an offense for the administration of illegal drugs to breeder deer.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2283
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the regulation of dangerous dogs and dogs that attack persons in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 98
85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the regulation of raising or keeping six or fewer chickens by a political subdivision.
Filed
HB 234
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to certain costs associated with certain court proceedings for cruelly treated animals; authorizing fees and costs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 235
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a central database containing information about certain persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication for certain offenses involving animal cruelty; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 579
84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to animal encounter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 593
84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 633
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain health care supplies.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 809
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the composition of and qualifications for appointment to the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 859
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to an exemption from the veterinary licensing law for certain persons who provide services to an animal shelter.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 965
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1274
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1310
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1436
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1579
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1740
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the administration of rabies vaccine under a local rabies control program.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1800
84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to regulation of public nuisance, aggressive, and dangerous dogs; authorizing fees and creating offenses.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2013
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees against veterinarians for certain claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2018
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to guard dog companies and abolishing the regulation of guard dog trainers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2139
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2155
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2276
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the development and maintenance of certain records and written policies of animal shelters and releasing agencies; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2309
84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the sale of dogs or cats by a roadside vendor in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2311
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2471
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the period during which breeder deer may be transferred for release.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2562
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the care and unlawful restraint of a dog.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2582
84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the transfer of certain powers and duties related to endangered species from the comptroller to the commissioner of agriculture.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2713
84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abolishing the regulation of guard dog trainers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
HB 2738
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the use of human remains for forensic science education, including the training of search and rescue animals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3026
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to the permitting of crematories under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3057
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the purpose of controlling certain predatory animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 3060
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to functions of a municipal building and standards commission panel.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3243
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3271
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a deer management program commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3272
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3653
84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to persons or laboratories that conduct official equine infectious anemia testing.
Filed
HB 3738
84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3952
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating and affecting criminal offenses, and authorizing fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3963
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to establishment and functions of the Animal Welfare Commission.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4099
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the issuance of K9s4COPs specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 379
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 708
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to regulation of public nuisance, aggressive, and dangerous dogs; authorizing fees and creating offenses.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 908
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment and functions of the Animal Welfare Commission.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 928
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 970
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 987
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1118
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1179
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to abolishing certain occupational licensing requirements and associated regulations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1204
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to a waiver of fees by the Department of Agriculture and the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain educational programs involving aquaculture and hydroponics.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1214
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of human remains for forensic science education, including the training of search and rescue animals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1552
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to additional functions of a commission panel of a municipal building and standards commission.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1637
84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1780
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the administration of rabies vaccine under a local rabies control program.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1781
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the euthanasia of animals in animal shelters located in certain counties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1855
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to appeals of certain determinations by an animal control authority or certain courts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1911
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1920
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the veterinary licensing law for certain persons who provide services to an animal shelter.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
HB 61
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of arson.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 279
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 297
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 489
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to rights and responsibilities of persons with disabilities, including with respect to the use of service animals that provide assistance to those persons; providing penalties.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 629
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 840
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 852
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 858
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.
House: Environmental Regulation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1015
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of big cats and nonhuman primates; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1080
83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of permits for dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1081
83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1199
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the use of human remains for forensic science education, including the training of search and rescue animals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
HB 1200
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to access to certain facilities by search and rescue dogs and their handlers; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1215
83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
No action taken in committee
HB 1425
83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the definition of property for purposes of the offense of stalking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1446
83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the supervision required for certain persons who administer rabies vaccinations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1449
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to licensing and regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties and imposing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1460
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the use of land and water for wildlife management.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1469
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1509
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the enforcement of water conservation and animal care and control ordinances of a municipality by civil action or quasi-judicial enforcement; providing civil penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1510
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of the veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1521
83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the slaughter of certain domestic or exotic fowl infected with or exposed to disease and compensation of owners of fowl infected with or exposed to disease.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1614
83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1615
83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the duration of a deer breeder's permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1616
83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to allowing a deer breeder to transfer and sell for processing as venison certain breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1621
83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the regulation and practice of veterinary medicine; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1695
83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to an exception from the veterinarian-client-patient relationship requirement for certain persons who administer rabies vaccinations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1807
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to fever tick eradication; creating a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1818
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the disposition of confiscated game, animal parts, and animal products.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1819
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to liability for injuring a trespassing sheep or goat.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2094
83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2150
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to exotic, nongame, and dangerous wild animals; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2311
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an animal identification program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2312
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the membership of and the beef marketing, education, research, and promotion programs of the Texas Beef Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2433
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the periods during which breeder deer may be transferred for release.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2434
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to prohibiting the production or distribution of certain records of field trials or the process of hunting or catching wildlife; providing a civil remedy and creating an offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2469
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
HB 2471
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a local government of an unclaimed stray animal from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2525
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to a criminal penalty for failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2649
83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the punishment for violating certain rules or permit terms under a permit to trap, transport, and transplant certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2659
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to mule deer management permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2744
83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2761
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the control of stray bison and other estrays.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2981
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the procedures and duties of animal shelters and rescue organizations; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3037
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to restricting the sale of state-owned longhorn cattle in Big Bend Ranch State Park.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3509
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to endangered species habitat conservation and to the creation of a board to oversee and guide the state's coordinated response to federal actions regarding endangered species.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3569
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to activities conducted in connection with a state or federal disease control or eradication program for animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3592
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to animal shelters.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3746
83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the offenses of cruelty to livestock animals and cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3747
83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a central database containing information about certain persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication for certain offenses involving animal cruelty; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3748
83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the costs associated with proceedings regarding cruelly treated animals; authorizing fees and costs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3749
83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the guidelines for animal shelters.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HR 2597
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Requesting the speaker of the house to create a select interim committee to study regulatory oversight of the deer breeding industry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HR 2723
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Directing the House Committee on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism to study regulatory oversight of the deer breeding industry.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SB 174
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the control of stray bison and other estrays.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 360
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 468
83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to endangered species habitat conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 523
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the issuance of permits for dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 524
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 555
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 572
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating an offense.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 654
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the enforcement of water conservation and animal care and control ordinances of a municipality by civil action or quasi-judicial enforcement; providing civil penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 820
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 989
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1010
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to access to certain facilities by search and rescue dogs and their handlers; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1011
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the use of human remains in the training of search and rescue animals.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1070
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the membership of and the beef marketing, education, research, and promotion programs of the Texas Beef Council.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1095
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to fever tick eradication; creating a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1212
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 1233
83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an animal identification program.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1312
83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the regulation and practice of veterinary medicine; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1358
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to animal encounter training for peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1395
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1412
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the periods during which breeder deer may be transferred for release.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 1432
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for violating certain rules or permit terms under a permit to trap, transport, and transplant certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 1441
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to mule deer management permits.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1627
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of big cats and nonhuman primates; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1736
83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 1750
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a criminal penalty for failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 18
83-1 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to restricting the sale of state-owned longhorn cattle in Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Filed
HB 36
83-1 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a moratorium on development of land located near the state's largest Mexican free-tailed bat population.
Filed
HB 92
82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of slaughterers by certain counties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 141
82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of slaughterers by certain counties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 251
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals; imposing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 320
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to equipping certain K-9 law enforcement vehicles with heat alarm systems.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 323
82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 334
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 413
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, JimmieSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by a veterinarian.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 414
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the regulation of equine dentistry and the conducting of licensing examinations by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 535
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to allowing a deer breeder to transfer and sell for processing as venison certain breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 536
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the duration of a deer breeder's permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
HB 716
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the taking of certain feral hogs and coyotes using a helicopter.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 721
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the practice of animal husbandry and the performance of certain dental procedures by non-veterinarians.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 870
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to creating an offense for the trapping of wild deer by a deer breeder and to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct associated with deer breeding; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 957
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the import, export, and management of mule deer; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
HB 963
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the costs associated with proceedings regarding cruelly treated animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 984
82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to agreements between neighboring municipalities regarding jurisdiction of cases in municipal courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 998
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of and insurance requirements for owners of certain dogs; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1025
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the trapping and transport of surplus white-tailed deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
HB 1026
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to procedures relating to the issuance and renewal of, and certain notice requirements associated with, certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
HB 1027
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by microchips.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1043
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1102
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1103
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to conditions of community supervision for persons convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animal cruelty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1389
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalties for the owner of a dog that attacks another person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1451
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain dog and cat breeders; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1546
82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1768
82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1788
82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to capturing reptiles and amphibians by nonlethal means; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1802
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the registration and regulation of equine dental technicians, advertising by veterinarians and equine dental technicians, and the confidentiality of investigation files maintained by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1919
82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals under certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1991
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating the registration of animal tattoo marks with the Department of Public Safety.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1992
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Animal Health Commission to set and collect fees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1993
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the redemption and impoundment of estrays.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2108
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to electronic filing and rerecording of livestock marks and brands by county clerks.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2116
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to standards of care for dogs and cats; creating an offense.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2471
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to limiting the civil liability of certain persons who obtain or provide medical care and treatment for certain animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2679
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2733
82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the euthanasia of animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2810
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, SidSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for tangible personal property incorporated into or attached to certain agricultural structures.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2833
82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to the classification and care of working dogs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2960
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to vehicles used for the purpose of participating in equine activities or attending livestock shows.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3044
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the regulation of certain activities on a public highway or road, the right-of-way of a public highway or road, or a parking lot.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3264
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons for farm animal activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3415
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the authority of the Texas Animal Health Commission to set and collect fees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3418
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain state fiscal matters related to natural resources or the environment.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
HB 3450
82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the operations of public and private animal shelters, providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3485
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the use of human remains in the training of search and rescue animals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3486
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to municipal regulation of dogs used for search and rescue or law enforcement purposes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3487
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to regulations concerning certain service animals; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3622
82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to liability for the death of a pet.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3637
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the regulation of equine dental technicians; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3775
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to deer breeder operations; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3776
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by microchips.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3778
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the destruction of deer covered by a deer breeder permit or deer management permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3779
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to licensing of deer breeder operations; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3782
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HCR 173
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1451.
Signed by the Governor
SB 252
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 279
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 460
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to regulation of the import, export, and management of mule deer; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 478
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the protection of stray bison.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 479
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons for farm animal activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 498
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the trapping and transport of surplus white-tailed deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 499
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by microchips.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Returned to Calendars Committee
SB 541
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the costs associated with proceedings regarding cruelly treated animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 779
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about certain persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication for certain offenses involving animal cruelty; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 811
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 895
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of equine dental care providers; providing penalties.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 939
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting and to the criminal and civil consequences of committing that offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 958
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Conf. Comm. Report distributed
SB 1032
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the licensure and regulation of equine dental providers; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1356
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating the registration of animal tattoo marks with the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1357
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the redemption and impoundment of estrays.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1500
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to liability for the death of a pet.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1517
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the sterilization of dogs and cats; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1584
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to natural resources and the environment.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
SB 1626
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the punishment for criminal mischief involving cattle, horses, and exotic livestock.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1850
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to appeals regarding cruelly treated animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 56
82-1 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 35
82-1 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
Filed
HB 205
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, JimmieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the applicability of certain city requirements affecting the restraint of certain dogs on annexed or otherwise acquired property used for agricultural operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 243
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to equipping certain K-9 law enforcement vehicles with heat alarm systems.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 328
81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, JoeSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to abolishing the office of inspector of hides and animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 375
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, SidSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to classifying elk and elk hybrids as livestock under the Agriculture Code.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 376
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the requirement that livestock at auction facilities located in or near a fever tick quarantine area be dipped.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 378
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to non-veterinary horse dentistry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 405
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of an animal control officer to carry a bite prevention stick in the performance of official duties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 435
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 455
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to creating an offense for the trapping of wild deer by a deer breeder and to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct associated with deer breeding; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 458
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to limitations on the number of dogs at a residence in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 836
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to hunting of feral hogs by helicopter.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Posting rule suspended
HB 853
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 895
81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to the time in which a person must abate an animal carcass nuisance.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 925
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the handling of or caring for a pit bull breed of dog by certain minors; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1046
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the appeals process in the disposition of cruelly treated animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1147
81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen | et. al.
Relating to conduct constituting the offense of dog fighting and to the criminal and civil consequences of committing that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1320
81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting and to the criminal and civil consequences of committing that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed
HB 1395
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the offenses of cruelty to livestock animals and cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1472
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jones, DelwinSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1562
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the confidentiality of investigation records of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and clarification of the regulatory authority of the board.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1615
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the practice of veterinarians in certain mercantile establishments.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1684
81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation and administration of the rural veterinarian loan repayment program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 1701
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain activities on a public highway or road, the right-of-way of a public highway or road, or a parking lot.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1704
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1865
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the penalties for theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1881
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Equine Incentive Program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1982
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the regulation of dangerous and vicious dogs; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2001
81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2042
81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the notice requirements following impoundment of an estray.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2081
81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Postponed
HB 2528
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the requirements for obtaining a veterinarian's special license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2671
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to the requirement to keep records of game bird or animal carcasses placed in a cold storage or processing facility.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2680
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, and fish; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2732
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of barking dogs by certain counties as a nuisance.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3004
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to animal shelter standards; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3079
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the sale or purchase of certain parts of game animals or birds.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3117
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the possession, custody, or control of a cougar, bobcat, or coyote.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3180
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of commercial dog and cat breeders and the regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3322
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to participation in an animal identification system.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 3330
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, JimmieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a disease surveillance program for elk; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3380
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the barking of dogs in unincorporated areas of a county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3560
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the establishment of a shared database for deer breeder reporting requirements.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3617
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to the approval of a biologist for a permit to trap, transport, and process deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3713
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the possession or distribution of certain controlled substances by certain persons for purposes of a humane society or animal control agency.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3836
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
No action taken in committee
HB 4006
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hardcastle, RickSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to veterinarian reports of diseased animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4196
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to proof of title to breeding deer for certain purposes of deer breeding operations.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 4214
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the business of taxidermy; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4277
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the sterilization of dogs and cats; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4284
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal penalty for capturing, transporting, or transplanting white-tailed or mule deer without a permit.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 120
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Memorializing the United States Congress to make eradication of the fever tick in South Texas a priority and provide appropriate funding and resources.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 36
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the program to educate cattle producers about trichonomoniasis.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
SB 399
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to abolishing the office of inspector of hides and animals.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 523
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the practice of veterinarians in certain mercantile establishments.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 554
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Frost, Stephen
Relating to conduct constituting the offense of dog fighting and to the criminal and civil consequences of committing that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 634
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 682
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to participation in an animal identification system.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1013
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 1121
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Thibaut, Kristi | et. al.
Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, and fish; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1122
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Thibaut, Kristi | et. al.
Relating to the requirement to keep records of game bird or animal carcasses placed in a cold storage or processing facility.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1163
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the penalties for theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1298
81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of an animal control officer to carry a bite prevention stick in the performance of official duties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1582
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the criminal penalty for capturing, transporting, or transplanting white-tailed or mule deer without a permit.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1584
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1585
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the approval of a biologist for a permit to trap, transport, and process deer.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
SB 1586
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the establishment of a shared database for deer breeder reporting requirements.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1667
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation and administration of the rural veterinarian loan repayment program.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1693
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the regulation of poultry facilities and poultry litter by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and to the enforcement authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1806
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to liens for certain veterinary care charges for large animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1840
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1845
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the sterilization of dogs and cats; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1851
81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the posting of notice by a county sheriff regarding impounded estrays.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1860
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to animal shelter standards; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1871
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the management of volunteer and other noncommercial cotton in pest management zones.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 1910
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of commercial dog and cat breeders and the regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2172
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to proof of title to breeding deer for certain purposes of deer breeding operations.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
SB 2282
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting and to the criminal and civil consequences of committing that offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2534
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the creation of an interagency task force on economic growth and endangered species; providing information and direction regarding endangered species issues in certain areas of the state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 12
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to parks, wildlife, hunting, and historic sites; the funding, powers, and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department, the Parks and Wildlife Commission, and the Texas Historical Commission; and standards for certain state law enforcement officers; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 88
80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the evacuation and sheltering of service animals and household pets in a disaster.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 241
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to equipping each K-9 law enforcement vehicle with a heat alarm system.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 297
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 408
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the regulation of barking dogs by certain counties as a nuisance.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 461
80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to participation in an animal identification system.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HB 633
80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to animal control officer training.
House: Government Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 637
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to making participation in an animal identification program voluntary.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 916
80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of dog fighting.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 917
80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses prohibiting animal fighting.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 967
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of agricultural or open-space land on which the Texas Animal Health Commission has established a temporary quarantine for ticks.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 1225
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the regulation of roosters by certain counties as a nuisance.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1258
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with police service animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1307
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to an interim study concerning the breeding of white-tailed and mule deer in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1308
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to deer breeding operations; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1309
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the possession or transportation of certain snakes that are not indigenous to this country; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 1310
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the wasting of certain game, alligators, and shellfish; imposing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1355
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to dog attacks on persons; creating an offense.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1411
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the unlawful restraint of dogs; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1457
80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the acceptable methods for disposal of poultry carcasses.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1547
80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1631
80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to abolishing the office of inspector of hides and animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1728
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to confidentiality of certain information in rabies vaccination certificates and dog and cat registries.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2024
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2328
80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the offenses of cruelty to livestock and nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2346
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a veterinarian to fill certain prescriptions in an emergency.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2476
80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the sale and possession of horsemeat and the sale of equine animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 2543
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization
See remarks for effective date
HB 2700
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to judges and stewards employed by the Texas Racing Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2701
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of horse and dog racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2850
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to regulate veterinary dentistry technicians.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 3300
80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to classifying llamas, alpacas, and exotic livestock as livestock under the Agriculture Code.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3329
80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to dog attacks on persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3401
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the sale of cattle represented as sound for breeding purposes; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 3573
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the implementation of animal identification programs and the identification and tracking of exotic livestock and exotic fowl.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 3845
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the possession, custody, or control of a cougar, bobcat, or coyote.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3847
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to a pilot project to conserve threatened and endangered species and habitat.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3930
80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the appeals process in the disposition of cruelly treated animals.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
HJR 69
80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, JoeSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the constitutional authority for the office of inspector of hides and animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 254
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the sale of live animals in certain counties on a public highway or road, the right-of-way of a public highway or road, or a parking lot.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 349
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of dangerous pets by certain populous counties; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 405
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 411
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to dog attacks on persons; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 573
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to an interim study concerning the breeding of white-tailed and mule deer in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 574
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to deer breeding operations; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 701
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of dog fighting.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 702
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses prohibiting animal fighting.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 911
80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 912
80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 1100
80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the offenses of cruelty to livestock and nonlivestock animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1562
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to treatment of certain animals and training for animal control officers; creating an offense.
House: Government Reform Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
SB 1742
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the sale and possession of horsemeat and the sale of equine animals.
Filed
HB 325
79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to duties of a landowner with respect to certain equine activities on the owner's land.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 326
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 391
79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to computer-assisted hunting from remote locations; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 521
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to restraining dogs with certain chains or tethers; providing criminal penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 522
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to certain requirements for the prescription of medications by a veterinarian.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 590
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 663
79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the regulation of barking dogs by certain counties as a nuisance.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 834
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to cruelty to cattle, horses, sheep, swine, or goats.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 1096
79-0 (2005)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of dogs in certain municipalities; creating an offense.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Record vote
HB 1257
79-0 (2005)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to a permit to take certain deer causing depredation; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1361
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the development of an animal identification program; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1362
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the inspection of livestock at livestock markets.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1363
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certificates of veterinary inspection.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1505
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to developing and administering an animal control officer training program.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1551
79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to equipping each K-9 law enforcement vehicle with a heat alarm system.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1568
79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the definition of an agricultural operation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
HB 1695
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment and jurisdiction of cattle rangers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1703
79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the hunting of certain wounded or dangerous wildlife.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 1807
79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the offense of attack on an assistance animal.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1808
79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to authorizing the use of approved nonsurgical methods to sterilize dogs and cats.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1962
79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of cruelty to animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 1963
79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to appeal of certain court orders relating to an animal.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2026
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the recovery of certain enforcement-related costs and to the taking and possession of certain wildlife or eggs, including requirements related to taxidermy and tanning and to harmful aquatic plants; imposing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2222
79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses prohibiting animal fighting.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2356
79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to a person's taking of certain dangerous alligators.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 2555
79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the humane dispatch of certain game animals and game birds.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2556
79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to a prohibition on the importation of Chronic Wasting Disease-susceptible species; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2611
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of agricultural or open-space land in a tick eradication quarantine area.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2840
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of dogs; establishing a defense to prosecution; limiting liability.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2901
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a deer breeder's permit; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Senate Amendments printed and distributed
HB 3150
79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to protection of animal shelters from fireworks.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3153
79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the creation of a wind power research institute at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3287
79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to payment for livestock feeding and care charges.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 3311
79-0 (2005)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the regulation of veterinary dentistry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3464
79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to federal approval of land for habitat conservation.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 3572
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the possession of certain dangerous wild animals by a licensed trapper.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 172
79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 248
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to authorizing the use of approved nonsurgical methods to sterilize dogs and cats.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 590
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certificates of veterinary inspection.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 591
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the inspection of livestock at livestock markets.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 641
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses prohibiting animal fighting.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 682
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the development of an animal identification program; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 956
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment and jurisdiction of cattle rangers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1111
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1462
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to payment for livestock feeding and care charges.
Senate: Natural Resources
Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
SB 1504
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to a deer breeder's permit; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1619
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the penalty for permitting an animal to run at large on a highway.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1765
79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the management of deer on private property; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1766
79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to transferring certain responsibilities from the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 47
79-3 (2006)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting mandatory participation in an animal identification system.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 108
79-3 (2006)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to dog attacks on persons; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 168
79-3 (2006)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the implementation of animal identification programs and the identification and tracking of exotic livestock and exotic fowl.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 151
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to offenses involving dogs or coyotes that are a danger to livestock and other animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 240
78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the punishment for criminal mischief committed by intentionally introducing infectious diseases into livestock.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 433
78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to criminal offenses involving acts against certain activities involving animals or involving natural resources and to civil consequences arising from convictions of those offenses.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 581
78-0 (2003)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the medication or drug testing of racing animals under the Texas Racing Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 641
78-0 (2003)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to state policy and regulations regarding bison; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 675
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of riding stables.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
No action taken in committee
HB 815
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to a landowner's taking of depredating feral hogs.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 937
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to animal impoundment facilities operated by a small municipality.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 948
78-0 (2003)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the composition of the Texas Racing Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 984
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the issuance of warrants for the seizure of cruelly treated animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1115
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the euthanasia of an animal by an animal shelter; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1119
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the disposition of cruelly treated animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1139
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
HB 1148
78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to authorizing a temporary wind up permit for a concentrated animal feeding operation the permit for which has not been renewed or has been revoked.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 1324
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the sale and slaughter of equine animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1357
78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to requiring a person who files a complaint against a concentrated animal feeding operation to pay a deposit.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1358
78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to procedures for protesting the renewal of a permit for a concentrated animal feeding operation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1427
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to authorizing political subdivisions to trap and transport or transplant deer.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1516
78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of an offense motivated by objection to certain activities involving animals, activities involving natural resources, or activities involving the operation of an animal facility.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1836
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the definition of livestock; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1846
78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to court ordered payments by persons on community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2328
78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the registration of persons engaged in certain fowl operations; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2372
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to livestock branding and identification.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Postponed
HB 2510
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to criminal offenses involving acts against certain activities involving animals or crops.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2591
78-0 (2003)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to duties of a landowner with respect to certain equine activities on the owner's land.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
HB 2738
78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to regulation of wild animals by counties and certain other authorities.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2881
78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to prohibiting an attack on an assistance animal; creating an offense.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2936
78-0 (2003)
Author: Mabry, John
Relating to the control of discharges from wastewater retention structures associated with certain concentrated animal feeding operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3061
78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to regulation of the disposal of animal remains.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3244
78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the periodic review and continuation of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and to authorizing the laboratory to charge fees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3387
78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to prohibiting the use of food crops for the genetic engineering of drugs, industrial chemicals and other non-food materials.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3467
78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to liability of sponsors of and participants in certain activities involving animals.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 3516
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the immediate qualification of certain land used for wildlife management for ad valorem tax appraisal as qualified open-space land.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
SB 132
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the replacement and repair of existing cattle guards on county roads.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 216
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the disposal by a veterinarian of animal remains and associated medical waste.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 236
78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to a landowner's taking of depredating feral hogs.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 271
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the regulation of riding stables.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 498
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to state agricultural policy regarding bison.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 572
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the euthanasia of an animal by an animal shelter; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 708
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to regulation of wild animals by counties and certain other authorities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 729
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the elements of the offense of harassment by persons in certain correctional facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 849
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to authorizing the Texas Animal Health Commission to charge inspection fees.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c on Agriculture
SB 1052
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the definition of livestock; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1086
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to animal impoundment facilities operated by a small municipality.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1389
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to livestock branding and identification.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1528
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the disposition of cruelly treated animals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1568
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the exemption of predator control agents from the registration requirements for dangerous wild animals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1582
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to authorizing political subdivisions and property owners' associations to trap and transport white-tailed deer.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 12
78-1 (2003)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to appropriating the fees collected by the Texas Animal Health Commission under House Bill No. 2328, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Senate Amendments printed and distributed
HB 21
78-1 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to efficiency in certain procedures and hearings of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
SB 24
78-1 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to appropriating the fees collected by the Texas Animal Health Commission under House Bill No. 2328, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 44
78-2 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to efficiency in certain procedures and hearings of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 4
78-2 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to appropriating fees, fee increases, and surcharges collected by certain state agencies under various Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.
Filed
HB 25
78-3 (2003)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to appropriating the fees collected by the Texas Animal Health Commission under House Bill No. 2328, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 4
78-3 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 247
77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the use by a person of stored water on certain property of the person.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 270
77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an offense in the commission of which the actor interferes with an animal used in law enforcement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 280
77-0 (2001)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the creation of the offense of interference with a police service animal and to the efficient use of police service animals.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 653
77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 727
77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the treatment of bison in the state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 998
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the animal friendly account and advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1196
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to incentives under the Texas Racing Act for the Thoroughbred or Arabian horse breeding industry in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 1208
77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to exempting landowners from the requirement of obtaining a hunting license to hunt certain animals on the landowners' property.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1289
77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the authority of certain counties to provide or operate a zoo or an aquarium.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1362
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing for the imposition of civil penalties and the prosecution and punishment of certain related offenses.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1391
77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to notice provided at certain sales of equine animals; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1511
77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to county authority to regulate the keeping of certain wild animals.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1686
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to reporting of animal diseases by veterinarians.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1687
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1782
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the right of certain persons to enter a public facility with an assistance animal.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1863
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the registration fee for dogs required by certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2068
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to fees for the regulation of wild animals in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2090
77-0 (2001)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio
Relating to the offense of cruelty to certain animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2091
77-0 (2001)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to tuberculosis control in certain animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2335
77-0 (2001)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the medication or drug testing of racing animals under the Texas Racing Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2400
77-0 (2001)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to liability of sponsors of and participants in certain activities involving animals.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2463
77-0 (2001)
Author: Glaze, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the issuance of permits in areas infected with or at high risk of infection for bovine tuberculosis.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2475
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to eligibility for a special license issued by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2608
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the protection of bats; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2684
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to acquire certain protected property.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2699
77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the protection of water quality in certain watersheds from pollution from animal feeding operations.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2710
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to regulation and management of deer; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 2933
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the regulation of circuses, carnivals, and zoos.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3023
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to water quality permit applications for certain facilities located near a sole-source drinking water supply.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3123
77-0 (2001)
Author: Alexander, Clyde | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the standards for determining whether land qualifies for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land based on its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3141
77-0 (2001)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to prima facie evidence for the offense of theft of livestock, exotic livestock, or exotic fowl.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 3314
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the offense of theft of livestock from a commission merchant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 3406
77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the sale of livestock by a personal representative of a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3480
77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to special license plates to aid the recovery, rehabilitation, and release of stranded marine mammals.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3555
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to transfer of the regulation of riding stables to the Texas Animal Health Commission from the Texas Department of Health.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3673
77-0 (2001)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to feeding certain garbage to swine; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HCR 320
77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 247.
Signed by the Governor
SB 235
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 261
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the warnings pet stores must provide concerning reptile-associated salmonellosis; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 325
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to protection of water quality from certain animal feeding operations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 336
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of a local rabies control authority to administer a rabies vaccine to certain animals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 420
77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an offense in the commission of which the actor interferes with an animal used in law enforcement.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 612
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to testing of equine infectious anemia.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 685
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to transfer of the regulation of riding stables to the Texas Animal Health Commission from the Texas Department of Health.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 766
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the processing and sale of meat and poultry products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1034
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the right of certain persons to enter a public facility with an assistance animal.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1194
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the protection of bats; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1339
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to requiring owners or operators of poultry facilities to implement and maintain certified water quality management plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
SB 1356
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to condemn certain protected property.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1407
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the sale of livestock by a personal representative of a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1643
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the review by the governor of certain conveyances for conservation purposes.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1668
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to incentives under the Texas Racing Act for the Thoroughbred or Arabian horse breeding industry in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1724
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of cruelty to animals and to the disposition of certain juveniles engaging in conduct constituting the offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1747
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the offense of theft of livestock from a commission merchant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1748
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to prima facie evidence for the offense of theft of livestock, exotic livestock, or exotic fowl.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 2
76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to agriculture and state agricultural policy.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 320
76-0 (1999)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses that result in injury to an animal used in law enforcement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 426
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to educational requirements for the executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 690
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the penalty for cutting a fence used for certain animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 719
76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the efficient use of police service animals; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 857
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to allowing for release and recapture of pen-reared game birds for training hunting dogs; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Postponed
HB 871
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to exempting animals sold by certain animal shelters from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1244
76-0 (1999)
Author: Crownover, RonnySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to control of animal diseases.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1389
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the creation of the offense of fighting between a dog and a hog.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1423
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the abolition of the office of inspector of hides and animals in each county in the state.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1443
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the use of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in training dogs to attack.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1555
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to an exception to the game bird breeder's license requirement.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 1732
76-0 (1999)
Author: Crownover, Ronny | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to testing of certain equine animals for equine infectious anemia; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1789
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the use of stored water for wildlife management on a person's property.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1867
76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the assessment of costs or fees by a county or municipality related to the seizure, acceptance, impoundment, or destruction of a dangerous dog.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1868
76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to county regulation of the keeping of wild animals.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1906
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to special license plates benefiting parks, fisheries, and wildlife.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1947
76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to allowing a landowner to take a depredating fur-bearing animal without a hunting or trapping license.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1975
76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the labeling requirements for drugs prescribed or dispensed for administration to animals in agricultural operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2113
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate greyhound breeding and training; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2233
76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to exempting items used exclusively for wildlife management from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2259
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2303
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the penalty for possession of a live game animal.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2731
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to bounties paid for predatory animals.
House: State Recreational Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 2906
76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the purchase and administration of rabies vaccine.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 2912
76-0 (1999)
Author: Glaze, Bob
Relating to the regulation of renderers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2939
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the requirements for the owner of, and to the disposition of, a dangerous dog.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2973
76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to regulating the taking of coyotes as fur-bearing animals.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3067
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3243
76-0 (1999)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to authorizing the owner of exotic livestock or fowl to protect that livestock or fowl from certain dangerous animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3262
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to information in a rabies vaccination certificate or in a county or municipal registry of dogs and cats; providing criminal penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3291
76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the keeping of dangerous wild animals; providing criminal and civil penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HCR 23
76-0 (1999)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Requesting the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to consider the economic impact of the double-crested cormorant on sport fishing.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 133
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the offense of retaining of lightning whelks caught in shrimp trawls.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 221
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the assessment of costs or fees by a county or municipality related to the seizure, acceptance, impoundment, or destruction of a dangerous dog.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 765
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to county fees for keeping wild animals.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1186
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1314
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing, including the regulation of pari-mutuel wagering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 1333
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the keeping of dangerous wild animals; providing criminal and civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1429
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the amount paid for bounties for predatory animals.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1532
76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Glaze, Bob
Relating to the regulation of renderers.
House: Public Health Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1901
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the disposition or sale of impounded estrays by a county.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 315
75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the authority of a county to charge fees for the regulation of wild animals.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 383
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the use of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in training dogs to attack.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 559
75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to dogs causing serious bodily injury to a person.
House: County Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
HB 822
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the regulatory authority of a county over wild animals.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 968
75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the care and treatment of game fowl.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 991
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to dogs causing serious bodily injury to a person; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1145
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to labeling of bison and buffalo products and to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of bison; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1251
75-0 (1997)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to requiring protective headgear for minors riding certain animals; providing a penalty.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1489
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1577
75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to peer assistance programs for licensed veterinarians.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1823
75-0 (1997)
Author: Glaze, BobSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the slaughter and processing of livestock for personal use.
House: Public Health Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1828
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the keeping of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2396
75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2541
75-0 (1997)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of certain scientific breeders.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2891
75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to the handling and testing of certain animals; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2983
75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to game breeders and game breeders' permits and licenses; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 3061
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hightower, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to regulation of the import, export, and management of deer; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 3213
75-0 (1997)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the disposal of a dead animal found on a municipal street or county road.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3250
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to dog and cat sterilization and the issuance of Animal Friendly license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
HR 1229
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Requesting the Texas Veterinary Medical Association to work with local rabies control authorities to increase rates of rabies vaccinations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
SB 143
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the punishment for the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 256
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to dogs causing serious bodily injury to a person.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 279
75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1018
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to peer assistance programs for licensed veterinarians.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1235
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the keeping of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1458
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to regulation and management of deer; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1465
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Patterson, Pete
Relating to the handling, testing, and compensation for the destruction of certain animals; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1543
75-0 (1997)
Author: Galloway, MichaelSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the authority of a county to charge fees for the regulation of wild animals.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1570
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the hunting, taking, or killing of certain endangered species.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1583
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the regulation of certain livestock feeds by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1782
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the disposal of dead animal carcasses found on municipal and county roadways.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 9
74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the management of certain wildlife or exotic animals from aircraft.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 238
74-0 (1995)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the use of assistance dogs for persons with disabilities; providing an offense.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 239
74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to controlled killing of, or attempting to injure, certain uses of, and possession of certain dangerous wild animals; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 280
74-0 (1995)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons for equine activities.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 302
74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the offense of criminal mischief.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 370
74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 602
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to warnings a veterinarian must give before euthanatizing or disposing of certain animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 669
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the quarantine of rabid animals.
House: Public Health Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to special subcommittee
HB 670
74-0 (1995)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to permitting competitive hunting dog events on certain state-controlled property.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 682
74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the regulation of certain animal control officers; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 721
74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the control of rabies; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1000
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the disposition of cruelly treated animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1084
74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the disclosure of certain veterinarian records and to information provided by veterinarians.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1219
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the handling and quarantine of certain animals; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1562
74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan
Relating to authorizing the owner of livestock to protect that livestock from certain dangerous animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Postponed
HB 1620
74-0 (1995)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to licensing fees of veterinarians.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1757
74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, PeteSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipal regulation of certain agricultural operations, including facilities that breed animals and fowl.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1957
74-0 (1995)
Author: Black, Layton | et. al.Sponsor: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats, exotic livestock, or exotic fowl.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2108
74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to regulating the sale of livestock at auction.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2245
74-0 (1995)
Author: Black, LaytonSponsor: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2345
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of slaughterers by a county; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2472
74-0 (1995)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2505
74-0 (1995)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to commercial animal feed; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 1/1/96
HCR 13
74-0 (1995)
Author: Kubiak, Dan | et. al.
Urging the Congress of the United States to cease funding for the Endangered Species Act.
House: Land and Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HCR 65
74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Urging the Congress of the United States to amend the federal Endangered Species Act.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 97
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to controlled killing of, attempting to injure, certain uses of, and possession of certain dangerous wild animals; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 109
74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 198
74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to distribution, sale, and use of rabies vaccine.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 213
74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons for equine activities.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 293
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to disclosure of certain veterinarian records necessary to rabies and zoonosis control.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 329
74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the management of certain wildlife or exotic animals from aircraft; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 370
74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 689
74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of cattle, horses, sheep, swine, or goats.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 897
74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Pete
Relating to a review of Texas' programs to research, control, and eradicate animal tuberculosis and to implementing an improved program based on the review.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 908
74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to restricting the sale of state-owned longhorn cattle on state natural areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1028
74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to regulating the sale of livestock at auction.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1437
74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the county registration of dogs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1447
74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the regulation of concentrated animal feeding operations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 163
73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to creation of an offense for transporting an animal in an open bed of a vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 395
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to regulating certain slaughterers; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 490
73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to creation of an offense for transporting a live, nonhuman animal in an open bed of a vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 658
73-0 (1993)
Author: Finnell, CharlesSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HB 716
73-0 (1993)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to bounties for certain predatory animals.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1204
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a prohibition against the use of inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in programs that train dogs to track or capture inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1205
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a prohibition against the use of inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in programs that train dogs to track or capture inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1226
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to exemptions from dog and cat sterilization requirements for animal pounds, shelters, and humane organizations in certain counties or municipalities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1515
73-0 (1993)
Author: Black, Layton
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1563
73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1652
73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the membership of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1712
73-0 (1993)
Author: Yost, Gerald | et. al.Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the regulation of certain animal control officers; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2009
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hightower, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the Texas Animal Health Commission and to the control of animal diseases and pests; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2028
73-0 (1993)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to establish a checkpoint on a public highway to determine whether a person possesses a wildlife resource in violation of the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2044
73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to collection of civil restitution for illegal taking of wildlife.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 2387
73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the regulation of retail pet vendors and the sale of pets; providing administrative penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2400
73-0 (1993)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to location of sightings of threatened and endangered species.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
HB 2457
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of local governments and state agencies to implement regional plans for endangered species protection and to impose reasonable and necessary fees pursuant thereto.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2519
73-0 (1993)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to animal control and enforcement by counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2614
73-0 (1993)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the practice of veterinary medicine, including the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and dangerous drugs; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2806
73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to bounties for predatory animals.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HCR 52
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Requesting the United States Congress to revise the federal Endangered Species Act.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HCR 148
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Directing the attorney general of Texas to appear before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the entire State of Texas, to advocate the position "that federal agencies should cooperate with state and local agencies to resolve water resource issues in concert with conservation of Endangered Species."
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 23
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the protection of certain animals; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 560
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to correction of a reference in law to the name of the former United States Bureau of Animal Industry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 569
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the managment and control of feral hogs.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 583
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of mountain lion in the definition of game animals.
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 598
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the registration of animal shelters with the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably as substituted
SB 623
73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Black, Layton
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine and the administration of dangerous drugs to animals; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 713
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c on Agriculture by Chair
SB 880
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of a local government or state agency to implement a habitat plan to protect endangered species and to impose reasonable and necessary fees under the plan; providing criminal and civil penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 974
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons for equine activities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 975
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to mandatory arbitration of claims for personal injury, property damage, or death arising from participation in an equine activity.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1143
73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1157
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to location of sightings of threatened and endangered species.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1274
73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to establish a checkpoint on a public highway to determine whether a person possesses a wildlife resource in violation of the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1280
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to fees adopted by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Senate: Finance
Tabled in committee
SB 1281
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to bounties for predatory animals.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c on Agriculture
SB 1296
73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the practice of veterinary medicine, including the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and dangerous drugs; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 15
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a prohibition against the use of inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in programs that train dogs to track or capture inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 16
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a prohibition against the use of inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in programs that train dogs to track or capture inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 254
72-0 (1991)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the humane destruction of confiscated animals determined to be a threat to public health and safety.
House: County Affairs
Posting rule suspended
HB 290
72-0 (1991)
Author: Linebarger, LibbySponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the offense of injury to or interference with an animal under the supervision of a peace officer, corrections officer, or jailer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 368
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of wild animals in a county with a population of 2.4 million or more.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 466
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to contract for rehabilitation of displaced, orphaned, sick, or injured wildlife; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 688
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to an animal under the supervision of a peace officer or corrections employee.
House: Judicial Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 948
72-0 (1991)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the sterilization of dogs and cats adopted from an animal pound, shelter, or humane organization, other than one located in certain municipalities, and to adoption standards; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/92
HB 959
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the control and prevention of certain diseases and to the application of those measures to exotic species; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1072
72-0 (1991)
Author: Black, Layton
Relating to the recovery, theft, and taxation of exotic livestock and exotic fowl, and to civil liability for trapping or killing an estray.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1076
72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, KaryneSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the liability of the owner of a dog for certain damages caused by the dog.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1259
72-0 (1991)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals by commercial pet services; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1416
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the regulation of taxidermists; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1742
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect Endangered Species of the State.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 1771
72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the issuance of permits to take, possess, and hold wildlife for propagation, zoological, rehabilitation, or scientific purposes and to the species of certain animals and birds covered by permits.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1888
72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1965
72-0 (1991)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to preventing the theft of horses; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2065
72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the keeping of dangerous dogs; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2184
72-0 (1991)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the regulation of dogs, vicious dogs, cats, and other animals.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2300
72-0 (1991)
Author: Watkins, GarySponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the seizure of an animal that is being cruelly treated.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2457
72-0 (1991)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to exempting certain information about threatened, endangered, or protected plants and animals from disclosure under the open records law.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 17
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to a defense to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 60
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of wild animals in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 114
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the creation of the offense of interference with animals or animal facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 144
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of wild animals in a county with a population of 2.4 million or more.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 187
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the treatment of confiscated animals.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 309
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the control and prevention of certain animal diseases and to the application of those measures to exotic species; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
SB 407
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the imposition and recovery of penalties for the unauthorized killing, catching, possessing, taking, or injuring of particular animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 730
72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the penalty for the offense of cruelty to animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 900
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals by commercial pet services; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 901
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals by commercial pet services; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1061
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect Endangered Species of the State.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed in committee
SB 1217
72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the control of exotic animals as depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1218
72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to exempting certain information about threatened, endangered, or protected plants and animals from disclosure under the open records law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1219
72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the meaning of "wild" when used in reference to an animal.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1255
72-0 (1991)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the keeping of vicious dogs; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
SB 1259
72-0 (1991)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the sterilization of dogs and cats adopted from an animal pound, shelter, or humane organization, other than one located in certain municipalities, and to adoption standards; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
SB 1510
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the compensation of members of the Texas Animal Health Commission for performance of commission business.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 45
72-1 (1991)
Author: Black, Layton
Relating to the recovery, theft, and taxation of exotic livestock and exotic fowl, and to civil liability for trapping or killing an estray.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 232
72-1 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the sale and protection of certain animals; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 103
72-1 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the sale and protection of certain animals; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 39
72-2 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the sale and protection of certain animals; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
HB 100
71-0 (1989)
Author: Richardson, BobSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the provision of certain veterinary services and to the sterilization of dogs and cats adopted from an animal pound, shelter, or humane organization.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 146
71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to the designation of a feral hog as a predator animal.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 544
71-0 (1989)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Government Organization
Pending in subcommittee
HB 579
71-0 (1989)
Author: Yost, GeraldSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the creation of the offense of injury to or interference with an animal under the supervision of a peace officer or a department of corrections employee.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 599
71-0 (1989)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to operating or towing certain vehicles to transport certain animals.
House: Transportation
Pending in committee
HB 1193
71-0 (1989)
Author: Valigura, KeithSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to municipal authority to adopt administrative and penal regulations for the conduct of vicious dogs.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1315
71-0 (1989)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals in commercial kennels; providing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1337
71-0 (1989)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the regulation of experimentation on animals in public and private schools.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HB 1571
71-0 (1989)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the control of animals within a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1687
71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, JackSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the possession of certain wild animals; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 1/1/90
HB 1787
71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals in riding stables; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1865
71-0 (1989)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the sale and transportation of white-tailed deer during open season by a scientific breeder.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1924
71-0 (1989)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to prohibiting political subdivisions from regulating endangered species.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 1932
71-0 (1989)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission regarding the designation of national centers, and designating the Institute of Biosciences and Technology as the....
House: Science & Technology
Referred to Science & Technology
HB 2375
71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to contract for rehabilitation of sick or injured wildlife; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 2379
71-0 (1989)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the applicability of certain animal shelter and animal care standards.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2543
71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of wild animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2601
71-0 (1989)
Author: Schoolcraft, AlanSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the training of guide dogs for the blind.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2686
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the regulation of the possession of dangerous wildlife and to the prohibition of hunting dangerous wildlife in captivity; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 3010
71-0 (1989)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the creation of local and regional plans for managing and protecting an endangered species and for submission of such plans for review by the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 3037
71-0 (1989)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect Endangered Species of the State.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 3080
71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to permits to control certain depredating animals and manage certain wildlife from aircraft; increased penalties for the prohibited use of aircraft, and seizure and sale of aircraft, vehicles, and guns....
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HCR 97
71-0 (1989)
Author: Junell, Robert
Designating the armadillo as the official state animal of Texas.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HR 1079
71-0 (1989)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Expressing support for establishment of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Research Center.
Reported enrolled
SB 497
71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing criminal penalties.
House: Government Organization Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 530
71-0 (1989)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 884
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals in certain riding stables; providing a penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Record vote
SB 885
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals in commercial kennels; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 888
71-0 (1989)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the provision of certain veterinary services and to the sterilization of dogs and cats adopted from an animal pound, shelter, or humane organization; providing a penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1186
71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the adoption and utilization by a home-rule municipality of administrative procedures for the destruction of animals.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1260
71-0 (1989)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the regulation of the possession of dangerous wildlife in certain counties and to the protection of federally endangered wildlife; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1437
71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of local and regional plans for managing and protecting an endangered species and for submission of such plans for review by the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1461
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect endangered species of the state.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1472
71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to nonresident hunting licenses and to the animals that may be taken under those licenses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1687
71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the regulation of wild animals.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1696
71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to permits to control certain predator animals and manage certain wildlife from aircraft; increased penalties for the prohibited use of aircraft, and seizure and sale of aircraft ......
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 63
71-1 (1989)
Author: Waterfield, RichardSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the eradication or control of certain animal diseases by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 18
71-1 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the eradication or control of certain animal diseases by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 16
71-3 (1990)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the definition of certain birds and animals for purposes of the Parks and Wildlife Code.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
SB 36
71-3 (1990)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the regulation by municipalities of the owning or keeping of animals and vicious dogs.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 33
71-4 (1990)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to a defense to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 155
71-4 (1990)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 7
71-4 (1990)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 11
71-4 (1990)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to a defense to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to animals.
Senate: Administration
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 26
71-5 (1990)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 55
71-5 (1990)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to a defense to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 23
71-5 (1990)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to a defense to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 27
71-5 (1990)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 60
71-6 (1990)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 24
71-6 (1990)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 151
70-0 (1987)
Author: Finnell, CharlesSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 309
70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, CliffSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of animal shelters.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 320
70-0 (1987)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the hunting of exotic animals.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 397
70-0 (1987)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to prohibiting the use of steel-jawed leghold traps in certain counties; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 399
70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of state humane officers, their duties and powers, and the scope of their employment.
House: Public Safety
Referred to subcommittee
HB 571
70-0 (1987)
Author: Valigura, KeithSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the creation of an offense for owning or keeping a vicious dog, and providing for the destruction of certain dogs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 746
70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, DavidSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals in riding stables; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 748
70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, David
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of dogs in commercial kennels; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 817
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authorization of certain persons who train animals and develop equipment to detect controlled substances or marihuana to obtain, possess, and use controlled substances or marihuana.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87