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Introduced
01/18/2019
01/18/2019
In Committee
03/25/2019
03/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Health and Safety Code to create a new subchapter that prohibits the unlawful restraint of dogs. The key provisions include defining terms like "adequate shelter" and "restraint," setting requirements for how dogs may be restrained, and establishing a criminal offense for violations. The bill also includes exceptions for certain activities like camping, herding livestock, and hunting. Additionally, the bill allows local governments to adopt regulations that are equal to or more stringent than the state requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Nicole Collier (D)*,
Sarah Davis (R)*,
Morgan Meyer (R)*,
Ina Minjarez (D)*,
Joe Moody (D)*,
Steve Allison (R),
Dwayne Bohac (R),
Angie Button (R),
Gina Calanni (D),
Sheryl Cole (D),
Jessica Farrar (D),
Jessica González (D),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Ray Lopez (D),
Rick Miller (R),
Eddie Rodriguez (D),
Jon Rosenthal (D),
James Talarico (D),
Shawn Thierry (R),
John Turner (D),
Erin Zwiener (D),
Last Action
Considered in Calendars (on 04/11/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB940 | 01/19/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB00940H.htm | 04/09/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB00940H.pdf | 04/09/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB00940I.htm | 01/19/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB00940I.pdf | 01/19/2019 |
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