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SB 47: Relating To Cruelty To Animals Law in Texas
SB 47: Relating To Cruelty To Animals Law in Texas
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3 offense.
13 the shelter to stand erect, sit, turn around, and lie down in a
14 normal position.
22 control of a dog.
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6 does not allow for escape and does not cause pain or injury to the
7 dog.
10 trolley system.
14 (1)AAadequate shelter;
16 and any other substance that could cause harm to the health of a dog
18 feces or urine;
20 (4)AApotable water.
23 (1)AAis a chain;
27 from the tip of the dog ’s nose to the base of the dog ’s tail; or
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1 (B)AA10 feet;
3 harness; or
12 also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be
15 apply to:
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4 for the time necessary for the owner to complete a temporary task
8 restrained by the owner or the person for not longer than the time
24 requirement:
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1 this subchapter.
3 Code, is repealed.
7 governed by the law in effect on the date the offense was committed,
8 and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. For
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President of the SenateAAAAAAAAAAAAASpeaker of the House
April 21, 2021, by the following vote: YeasA28, NaysA3; and that
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AAAASecretary of the Senate
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AAAAChief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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