HB 66 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the regulation of kennels; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Animals | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | SMOKE DETECTORS
HB 73 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with livestock and agricultural land.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General | TRESPASS
HB 80 88-0 (2023)
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.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Animals | City Government--General
HB 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality, county, or property owners' association to prohibit or regulate certain activities on residence homestead property.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Animals | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 276 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or property owners' association of food production on single-family residential lots.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | FOOD | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 309 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a refundable adoption fee for the sterilization of dogs and cats; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 598 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | 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 Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 623 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Agriculture | Animals | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 674 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the regulation of licensed dog and cat breeders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authorization for certain land applications and disposal of dairy waste.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | MILK
HB 720 88-0 (2023)
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
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
HB 736 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 870 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 978 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to pet cruelty by a pet groomer; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 1014 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | Safety
HB 1159 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Safety
HB 1166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to pet deposits or fees collected by landlords.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1179 88-0 (2023)
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
HB 1191 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the raising or keeping of chickens.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Animals | CHICKEN FREEDOM ACT | City Government--General | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | VETERINARIANS
HB 1335 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals under certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals
HB 1458 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 1521 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to transporting dogs in open truck or trailer beds in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 1653 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1756 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to certain deposits, fees, or charges required to be provided by a tenant or prospective tenant in connection with a residential lease.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1851 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to notice by certain sellers that plants containing cycasin may be toxic to canids.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | Animals | PUBLIC NOTICE | RUDY'S LAW
HB 2026 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Animals | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | VETERINARIANS
HB 2063 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to required informed consent before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2238 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as a structural pest control service.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | NUISANCES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2769 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to repeal of the permit requirement for intrastate shipment of bees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Animals | Business & Commerce--General | PERMITS
HB 2772 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in cases involving veterinary malpractice or negligence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Malpractice--Professionals | VETERINARIANS
HB 2791 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to costs associated with ante-mortem testing of breeder deer for chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 2827 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the permitting of and performance of annual soil tests for certain concentrated animal feeding operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Animals | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LITTER | PERMITS | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2947 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, BriscoeSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the definition of agricultural operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | Animals
HB 2951 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a service dog pilot program for certain veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3073 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to costs associated with and procedures for the assessment and destruction of certain deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 3236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the composition of the radiation advisory board.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Animals | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RADIATION ADVISORY BOARD | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 3257 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the confidentiality of certain biosecurity and other sensitive information shared with the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Safety
HB 3361 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, BriscoeSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the slaughtering of livestock.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 3397 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of veterinary chiropractic.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 3409 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of exotic animals raised or kept for agricultural use.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Animals | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to veterinary services performed on certain animals in the care of a releasing agency.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| Animals | VETERINARIANS
HB 3482 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the possession of dangerous wild animals and live nonindigenous snakes in certain counties and municipalities; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PERMITS
HB 3489 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the use of an unmanned aircraft to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Aeronautics | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 3563 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General
HB 3587 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina
Relating to the required sterilization of adult animals seized and placed in the custody of a releasing agency more than once.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | VETERINARIANS
HB 3660 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals under certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Animals | VETERINARIANS
HB 3756 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3834 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the authority of a municipality to prohibit the raising or keeping of hens.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General
HB 3854 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | 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
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3945 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 4069 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure of prices by a veterinarian before providing emergency treatment to an ill or injured animal.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 4115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ESCROW | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4164 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the improper use and treatment of an assistance animal or service animal; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
HB 4197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | RESEARCH ANIMAL RETIREMENT ACT | Science & Technology
HB 4270 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the classification of and regulation of the taking of aoudad sheep as game animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 4280 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the sale of dogs or cats for a for-profit business.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | County Government--General
HB 4413 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to make recommendations for updating the livestock brand registration process.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | TASK FORCE ON UPDATING LIVESTOCK BRAND REGISTRATION PROCESS | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | UPDATED LIVESTOCK BRAND REGISTRATION TASK FORCE
HB 4489 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to air quality complaints concerning and violations for odors emanating from poultry facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | Animals | Environment--Air | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE
HB 4495 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the authority of certain counties to order the microchipping of dogs; providing a civil penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | County Government--General
HB 4538 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of beekeeping; imposing fees and authorizing other fees; expanding the applicability of an occupational permit.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Animals | PERMITS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE
HB 4644 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, KrondaSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALERT SYSTEM | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 4692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful sale or purchase of shark fins or shark fin products; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | RESTAURANTS
HB 4759 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4816 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the prohibited requirement of a rabies report on or quarantine of certain domesticated dogs, cats, and ferrets.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RABIES
HB 4909 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the reporting method in determining that a dog is dangerous.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Safety | WITNESSES
HB 4995 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to the authority of a municipality, county, or property owners' association to prohibit or regulate certain activities on residence homestead property.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 5068 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the period of time that a slaughterer must preserve the records pertaining to the purchase or slaughter of certain livestock.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Withdrawn from schedule
| Agriculture | Animals | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 5116 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses based on an arrest or conviction for certain offenses involving a controlled substance.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Animals | BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 5135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the issuance of K9s4KIDs specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Governor | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 5206 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to falsely representing that an animal is a service animal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| Animals | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General
HB 5239 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to costs associated with the destruction of certain deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HJR 47 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Agriculture | Animals | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 139 88-0 (2023)
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
| Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
SB 312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the assessment, destruction, disposal, and release of certain deer.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of a municipality or a property owners' association to regulate the raising or keeping of chickens.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
SB 349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | Safety
SB 691 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to an animal share exemption for certain meat and meat food products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 811 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to disclosure of certain information by the Parks and Wildlife Department or the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Protection of Personal Information
SB 815 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with livestock and agricultural land.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | TRESPASS
SB 872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authorization for certain land applications and disposal of dairy waste.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | MILK
SB 876 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1372 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to costs associated with the destruction of certain deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 1414 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the effect of nuisance actions, other actions, and governmental requirements on certain agricultural operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | NUISANCES | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 1465 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to costs associated with and procedures for the assessment and destruction of certain deer.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 1468 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
SB 1590 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Animals | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | VETERINARIANS
SB 1592 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the composition of the radiation advisory board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Animals | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RADIATION ADVISORY BOARD | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1673 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to veterinary services performed on certain animals in the care of a releasing agency.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Animals | VETERINARIANS
SB 1682 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals under certain circumstances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Animals | VETERINARIANS
SB 1839 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful sale or purchase of shark fins or shark fin products; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | RESTAURANTS
SB 1850 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1962 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of certain counties to order the microchipping of dogs; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Animals | County Government--General
SB 1989 88-0 (2023)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 2036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain biosecurity and other sensitive information shared with the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Safety
SB 2226 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the reporting method in determining that a dog is dangerous.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | Safety
SB 2333 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to rules permitting service dogs in the Capitol.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 2421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 73 88-2 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 16 88-2 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Protection of Personal Information | WITNESSES
HB 98 88-3 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 39 88-3 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 110 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Animals | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 22 88-4 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
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
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| Animals | City Government--General
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
| Animals | Health--General | RESEARCH ANIMAL RETIREMENT ACT
HB 279 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to pet deposits or fees collected by landlords.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HORSES
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | RESTRAINTS
HB 399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Political Subdivisions
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | RUDY'S LAW
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
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
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
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
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
| Animals | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | Courts--General
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | VETERINARIANS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
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
| Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
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
| Animals | Historic Preservation & Museums | Law Enforcement | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | City Government--Utilities | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the propagation of breeder deer by cloning.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Postponed
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS | VOLUNTEERS
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Courts--Justice | Safety
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Safety
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| Animals | City Government--General | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | VETERINARIANS
HB 4511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the animals classified as dangerous wild animals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Health--General | Safety
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
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
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
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
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
| Animals | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
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
| Animals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Agriculture | Animals | FOOD | Health--General
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
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
SB 1078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability arising from farm animals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the rural veterinarian incentive program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--Finance
HB 14 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the regulation of licensed dog and cat breeders.
Filed
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Agriculture | Animals | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 163 87-1 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General
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
| Animals | City Government--General
HB 17 87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 78 87-2 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
HB 147 87-3 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the regulation of kennels; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General
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
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
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
| Animals | City Government--General
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--County & Statutory
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SHERIFFS
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
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
| Animals | County Government--Roads | Highways
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| Animals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
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
| Animals | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
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
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems
HB 2385 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | Family--Family Violence
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
| Animals | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | Weapons
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
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Animals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--General
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VETERINARIANS
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3806 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to veterinary services provided by releasing agencies.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3940 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | COYOTES
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | RUDY'S LAW
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
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
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SHERIFFS
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
| Animals | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
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
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 804 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | DENTAL SERVICES | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--General
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
| Animals | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Military & Veterans
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology
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
| Animals | Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Protection of Personal Information
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--County & Statutory
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
| Animals | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | County Government--Roads | FOOD | Highways
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence
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
| Animals | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPEN-SPACE LAND | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
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
| Aeronautics | Animals | Criminal Procedure--General | Environment--Water
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
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RABIES | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Animals | Health--General
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
| Animals | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN | Criminal Procedure--General | HORSES
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Crimes--Drugs | Parks & Wildlife--General
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.
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PERMITS | Taxation--Sales
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
| AGRICULTURAL LIENS | Agriculture | Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PERMITS
HB 3194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to weight limitations for certain vehicles carrying livestock.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Animals | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
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
| Animals | City Government--General
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
| Animals | COYOTES | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Health--Rural | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence
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
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Weapons
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
| Animals | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HORSES
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
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPEN-SPACE LAND | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| Aeronautics | Animals | Criminal Procedure--General | Environment--Water
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
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
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Animals | CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
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
| Animals | Crimes--Drugs
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
| Animals | City Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General
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
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--County & Statutory
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
| Animals | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Animals | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Sales | VETERINARIANS
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
| Agriculture | AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--General
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
HB 965 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Withdrawn from schedule
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Safety
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RABIES | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Health--General
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 2139 84-0 (2015)
Author: AnchÃa, 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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | HORSES
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | County Government--General | County Government--Roads
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | RESTRAINTS
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
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
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Animals | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Environment--Air | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Animals | BORDER | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 3060 84-0 (2015)
Author: AnchÃa, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to functions of a municipal building and standards commission panel.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| Animals | City Government--General | Environment--Water
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | DEER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3272 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
HB 3653 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to persons or laboratories that conduct official equine infectious anemia testing.
Filed
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | HORSES
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Science & Technology
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
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ANIMAL WELFARE COMMISSION | Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Animals | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 379 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Health--General
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
| ANIMAL WELFARE COMMISSION | Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | HORSES
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Animals | BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LOCKSMITHS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES
SB 1204 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Animals | City Government--General | SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1637 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Animals | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RABIES | VETERINARIANS
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.
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | RABIES | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Safety
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
| Animals | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
HB 61 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of arson.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Animals | ARSON | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Safety
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
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Military & Veterans
HB 629 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE
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
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | City Government--General | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | County Government--General | Safety
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PERMITS
HB 1081 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, 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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | Law Enforcement | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | HORSES | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | STALKING
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RABIES | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
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
| Agriculture | Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General | Water--Rights
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
| Animals | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1509 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, 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
| Animals | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | WATER--CONSERVATION
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
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
| Animals | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RABIES | VETERINARIANS
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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
| Animals | County Government--General | County Government--Roads | Highways | SPEED LIMITS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals | BEEF COUNCIL, TEXAS | FOOD
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Protection of Personal Information
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
HB 2659 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to mule deer management permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
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
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | ENDANGERED SPECIES | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
HB 3592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to animal shelters.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Animals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES
HB 3749 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the guidelines for animal shelters.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| Animals | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to endangered species habitat conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | ENDANGERED SPECIES | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 523 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PERMITS
SB 524 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 654 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: AnchÃa, 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
| Animals | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | WATER--CONSERVATION
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
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
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | Law Enforcement | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | BEEF COUNCIL, TEXAS | FOOD
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1358 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to animal encounter training for peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | County Government--General | Safety
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
| Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Agriculture | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
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
| Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Environment--General
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
| Agriculture | Animals | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Agriculture | Animals | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Safety
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
| Animals | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| Animals | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Animals | Governor | TEXAS LIVESTOCK CARE STANDARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Protection of Personal Information | RABIES | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
HB 963 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the costs associated with proceedings regarding cruelly treated animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
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
| Animals | City Government--General | Courts--Municipal | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Safety
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS | Property Interests--General
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
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
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Safety
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
| Animals | COMMERCIAL DOG & CAT BREEDERS ACT | DOG OR CAT BREEDERS ACT | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | County Government--General
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--General
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
| Agriculture | Animals | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Courts--Justice | SHERIFFS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | County Government--Employees/Officers | Electronic Information Systems
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
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
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
| Animals | VETERINARIANS
HB 2679 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Safety
HB 2733 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the euthanasia of animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 2833 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to the classification and care of working dogs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals | HORSES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Highways
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HORSES | VETERINARIANS
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3418 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain state fiscal matters related to natural resources or the environment.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| ADVERTISING | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Navigation & Ports
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | Law Enforcement | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Animals | HOTELS & MOTELS | Law Enforcement | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | DENTAL SERVICES | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3775 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to deer breeder operations; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | COMMERCIAL DOG & CAT BREEDERS ACT | DOG OR CAT BREEDERS ACT | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Corrective
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--General | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Agriculture | Animals | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Courts--Justice | SHERIFFS
SB 1500 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to liability for the death of a pet.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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
| Animals | Health--General | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| ADVERTISING | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Navigation & Ports
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HORSES
SB 1850 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to appeals regarding cruelly treated animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Municipal | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 35 82-1 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
Filed
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Annexation
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
| Animals | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| Agriculture | Animals | County Government--General | Elections--General | INSPECTOR OF HIDES & ANIMALS, OFFICE OF
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS
HB 378 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to non-veterinary horse dentistry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Animals | Safety | Weapons
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
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
| Animals | Health--General | NUISANCES
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
| Animals | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
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
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Morals | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--General
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
| Animals | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | STUDENT LOANS | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | County Government--Roads | Highways
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals
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
| Animals | Safety
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
| Animals | RESTRAINTS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | SHERIFFS
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
| AGRILIFE RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTER, TEXAS | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset Bills
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Environment--Noise | NUISANCES
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Health--General
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | COMMERCIAL DOG & CAT BREEDERS & DEALERS ACT | DOG & CAT BREEDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Environment--Noise
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Health--General | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | FEVER TICK | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals | County Government--General | Elections--General | INSPECTOR OF HIDES & ANIMALS, OFFICE OF
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Morals | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE
SB 634 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Animals | RESTRAINTS
SB 682 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to participation in an animal identification system.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| AGRILIFE RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTER, TEXAS | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset Bills
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
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
| Animals | Safety | Weapons
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | STUDENT LOANS | VETERINARIANS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence
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
| Animals | Health--General | PERMITS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | INTERNET | SHERIFFS
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Health--General
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | COTTON | NUISANCES | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
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
| Animals | COMMERCIAL DOG & CAT BREEDERS & DEALERS ACT | DOG & CAT BREEDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
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
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Animals | BOATS & BOATING | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
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
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
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
| Animals | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 297 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Environment--Noise | NUISANCES
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
HB 633 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to animal control officer training.
House: Government Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Agriculture | Animals | OPEN-SPACE LAND | RANCHER RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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
| Animals | County Government--General | NUISANCES
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement
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
| Animals | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | LILLIAN'S LAW | Safety
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
| Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Animals | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | County Government--General | Elections--General | INSPECTOR OF HIDES & ANIMALS, OFFICE OF
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
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | RABIES
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Sunset Bills | VETERINARY MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY, TEXAS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | FOOD | HORSES
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | Sunset Bills
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Animals | DENTAL ASSISTANTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Agriculture | Animals
HB 3329 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to dog attacks on persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Courts--General | Safety
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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 . . . . .
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory
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
| Agriculture | Animals | INSPECTOR OF HIDES & ANIMALS, OFFICE OF | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Animals | County Government--Roads | Highways
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
| Animals | County Government--General
SB 405 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Safety
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | LILLIAN'S LAW | Safety
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
| Animals | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | Sunset Bills
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Sunset Bills | VETERINARY MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY, TEXAS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1742 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the sale and possession of horsemeat and the sale of equine animals.
Filed
| Animals | FOOD | HORSES
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HORSES
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disabilities, Persons with | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PRESCRIPTIONS | VETERINARIANS
HB 590 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Environment--Noise | NUISANCES
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
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
| Animals | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Safety
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Political Subdivisions | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Animals | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals | CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1963 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to appeal of certain court orders relating to an animal.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory
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
| Animals | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety
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
| Agriculture | Animals | OPEN-SPACE LAND | RANCHER RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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
| Animals | Safety
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3150 79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to protection of animal shelters from fireworks.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Safety--Fireworks
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
| Animals | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
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
| AGRICULTURAL LIENS | Agriculture | Animals
HB 3311 79-0 (2005)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the regulation of veterinary dentistry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--General | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Political Subdivisions
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
| Animals | Health--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 172 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 590 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certificates of veterinary inspection.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERINARIANS
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Agriculture | Animals | CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1111 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Safety
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
| AGRICULTURAL LIENS | Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Highways
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Safety
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Safety
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Against Property | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | HORSES | Sunset Bills
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Health--General
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | MAGISTRATES
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
| Animals | Health--General
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Environment--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | PERMITS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | FOOD | HORSES
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
| Animals | Environment--General | Environment--Water | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Environment--General | Environment--Water | PERMITS
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Political Subdivisions
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Environment--General | NATURAL RESOURCES
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY SUPERVISION
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2372 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to livestock branding and identification.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Postponed
| Agriculture | Animals | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HORSES
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Health--General
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with
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
| Animals | Environment--Solid Waste | Water--General
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Sunset Bills | VETERINARY MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICE LABORATORY, TEXAS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | HORSES | SIGNS
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
| Animals | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | County Government--Roads
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
| Animals | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Health--General | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | HORSES | Sunset Bills
SB 498 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to state agricultural policy regarding bison.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | Health--General
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Health--General
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
| Animals | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HARASSMENT
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | Health--General
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | MAGISTRATES | Safety
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS | Political Subdivisions
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Animals | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LANDFILLS | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Animals | Environment--General | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LANDFILLS | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 4 78-3 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Property Interests--General | Water--General
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Juvenile Delinquency
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--General
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
| ANIMAL FRIENDLY ACCOUNT | ANIMAL FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSE PLATES
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
| Agriculture | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | HORSE RACING | HORSES
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
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
| Animals | Safety
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
| Agriculture | Animals | HORSES | SIGNS
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
| Animals | County Government--General
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | VETERINARIANS
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Safety
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Agriculture | Animals | TUBERCULOSIS | VETERINARIANS
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HORSE RACING
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PUBLIC NOTICE
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MILK | PERMITS | TUBERCULOSIS
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Environment--General | Highways | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Animals | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | NORTH BOSQUE RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL
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
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
HB 2933 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the regulation of circuses, carnivals, and zoos.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General
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
| Animals | Environment--Water | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
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
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Against Property
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Property
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
| Animals | Probate
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
| Animals | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Agriculture | Amusements, Games, Sports | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Environment--Solid Waste | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Property Interests--General | Resolutions--Corrective | Water--General
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
| Animals | Safety
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
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC NOTICE
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
| Animals | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--General | RABIES
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
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement
SB 612 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to testing of equine infectious anemia.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Animals | HORSES
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
| Agriculture | Amusements, Games, Sports | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
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
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Safety
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Environment--Water | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE
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
| Animals | Environment--General | Highways | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Animals | Probate
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
| Animals | Environment--General | Environment--Water | Governor | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | HORSE RACING | HORSES
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Property
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Against Property
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Economic & Industrial Development | STATE AGRICULTURAL POLICY
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Against Property
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Animals | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
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
| Animals | County Government--Employees/Officers | INSPECTOR OF HIDES & ANIMALS, OFFICE OF
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
| Animals | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PRISON LABOR
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HORSES
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Property Interests--General | Water--General
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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
| Animals | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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
| Animals | LICENSE PLATES | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Agriculture | Animals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Animals | County Government--General | GREYHOUND RACING
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Sales
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
| Animals | Safety
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2731 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to bounties paid for predatory animals.
House: State Recreational Resources
Considered in Calendars
| Animals | Safety
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
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RABIES
HB 2912 76-0 (1999)
Author: Glaze, Bob
Relating to the regulation of renderers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RENDERERS
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
| Animals | Safety
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
| Agriculture | Animals | COYOTES | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 3067 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL RECORDS | Open Records | RABIES | RIGHT OF PRIVACY
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | CORMORANTS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 765 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to county fees for keeping wild animals.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Animals | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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
| Animals | Safety
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Safety
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
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RENDERERS
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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
| Animals | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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 . . . .
| Animals | Safety
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
| Animals | County Government--General
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Safety
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
| Animals | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Animals | Minors | Safety
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Against Property | HORSES
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Health--General
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads
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
| ANIMAL FRIENDLY ACCOUNT | ANIMAL FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Animals | RABIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Animals | Safety
SB 279 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Against Property | HORSES
SB 1018 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to peer assistance programs for licensed veterinarians.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Health--General
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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
| Animals | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Agriculture | Animals | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
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
| Animals | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Health--General
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
| Aeronautics | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Against Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 370 74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Health--General
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
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RABIES
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD | Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RABIES
HB 1000 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the disposition of cruelly treated animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| Animals
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
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RABIES
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--General
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Against Property
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
| Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS
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
| Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Property
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
| Animals
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION | Animals | Sunset Bills
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2472 74-0 (1995)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
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
| Animals | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 109 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Against Property
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
| Animals | Health--General | RABIES
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RABIES
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
| Aeronautics | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION | Animals | Sunset Bills
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
| Animals | Crimes--Against Property
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
| Agriculture | Animals | TUBERCULOSIS
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | County Government--General
SB 1447 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the regulation of concentrated animal feeding operations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Animals | Environment--Water
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Agriculture | Animals
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Agriculture | Animals | Crimes--Against Property
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Sunset Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION | Animals
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
| ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COUNCIL | Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION | Animals
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
| Animals | Highways | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Animals | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | ENDANGERED SPECIES
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
| Animals | County Government--General
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
| Animals | Crimes--Drugs | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2806 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to bounties for predatory animals.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Animals
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
| Animals | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
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
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDWARDS AQUIFER | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--Development
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
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | Consumer Protection | Health--General
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
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
| Animals
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
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Sunset Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
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
| Animals | ENDANGERED SPECIES
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
