| TX | SB691 | Pass | Relating to an animal share exemption for certain meat and meat food products; providing a civil penalty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-18
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB2026 | Pass | Relating to the Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-18
Effective immediately |
| TX | SB1414 | Pass | Relating to the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-18
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | SB2333 | Pass | Relating to rules permitting service dogs in the Capitol.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-18
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB4759 | Veto | Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing criminal penalties.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-17
Vetoed by the Governor |
| TX | HB3257 | Pass | Relating to the confidentiality of certain biosecurity and other sensitive information shared with the Texas Animal Health Commission.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB4538 | Pass | Relating to the regulation of beekeeping; imposing fees and authorizing other fees; expanding the applicability of an occupational permit.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB5135 | Pass | Relating to the issuance of K9s4KIDs specialty license plates.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB4164 | Pass | Relating to the improper use and treatment of an assistance animal or service animal; increasing a criminal penalty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB2947 | Pass | Relating to the definition of agricultural operations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-11
Effective immediately |
| TX | HB2951 | Pass | Relating to the establishment of a service dog pilot program for certain veterans.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-11
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB3361 | Pass | Relating to the slaughtering of livestock.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-11
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB4069 | Pass | Relating to the required disclosure of prices by a veterinarian before providing emergency treatment to an ill or injured animal.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-11
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB3660 | Pass | Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals under certain circumstances.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-10
Effective immediately |
| TX | HB73 | Pass | Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with livestock and agricultural land.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB2063 | Pass | Relating to required informed consent before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended; providing a civil penalty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-02
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | SB876 | Pass | Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-29
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | SB811 | Pass | Relating to disclosure of certain information by the Parks and Wildlife Department or the Texas Animal Health Commission.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-27
Effective immediately |
| TX | SB1592 | Pass | Relating to the composition of the radiation advisory board.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-27
Effective immediately |
| TX | SB1850 | Pass | Relating to the presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-27
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB598 | Pass | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB692 | Pass | Relating to the authorization for certain land applications and disposal of dairy waste.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB4644 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
| TX | HB3439 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to veterinary services performed on certain animals in the care of a releasing agency.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-19
To Senate Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs Committee |
| TX | SB1839 | Pass | Relating to the unlawful sale or purchase of shark fins or shark fin products; creating a criminal offense.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-19
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB1179 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-16
To Senate State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB1191 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the raising or keeping of chickens.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-16
To Senate Local Government Committee |
| TX | HB4413 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to the establishment of a task force to make recommendations for updating the livestock brand registration process.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-16
To Senate Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs Committee |
| TX | SB815 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with livestock and agricultural land.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-15
To Senate State Affairs Committee |
| TX | SB1372 | Pass | Relating to costs associated with the destruction of certain deer.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-15
Effective immediately |
| TX | HB2827 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to the permitting of and performance of annual soil tests for certain concentrated animal feeding operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-12
To Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee |
| TX | HB3945 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-12
Laid on the table subject to call |
| TX | HB870 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-11
Placed on General State Calendar |
| TX | HB1756 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to certain deposits, fees, or charges required to be provided by a tenant or prospective tenant in connection with a residential lease.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-11
Placed on General State Calendar |
| TX | HB2692 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as a structural pest control service.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-11
Placed on General State Calendar |
| TX | HB3397 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the regulation of veterinary chiropractic.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-11
Placed on General State Calendar |
| TX | HB4115 | Intro
Sine Die | 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...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-11
Placed on General State Calendar |
| TX | SB349 | Pass | Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-10
Effective immediately |
| TX | HB2238 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-10
Laid on the table subject to call |
| TX | HB1203 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-09
Committee report sent to Calendars |
| TX | HB2769 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to repeal of the permit requirement for intrastate shipment of bees.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-05
To Senate Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB4692 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the unlawful sale or purchase of shark fins or shark fin products; creating a criminal offense.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-05
Laid on the table subject to call |
| TX | HB3236 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the composition of the radiation advisory board.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-02
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
| TX | HB5206 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to falsely representing that an animal is a service animal.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-02
To House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee |
| TX | HJR47 | Engross
Sine Die | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-02
To Senate Local Government Committee |
| TX | HB276 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to the regulation by a municipality or property owners' association of food production on single-family residential lots.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-01
To Senate Local Government Committee |
| TX | HB3756 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-01
To Senate State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB623 | Engross
Sine Die | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-04-27
To Senate Local Government Committee |
| TX | HB3854 | Intro
Sine Die | 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 i...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-04-26
Committee report sent to Calendars |
| TX | HB4495 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the authority of certain counties to order the microchipping of dogs; providing a civil penalty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-04-26
To House County Affairs Committee |
