Bill > HB562

This bill introduces a new requirement for licensed dog and cat breeders in Texas to provide a detailed bill of sale for each animal sold or exchanged. Specifically, the bill mandates that licensed breeders must create a document that includes six key pieces of information: the breeder's name and license number, the purchaser's name, a description of the animal, the date of sale, the amount paid, and a statement with contact information for the regulating department. Additionally, breeders must keep a copy of each bill of sale for their records. The purpose of this legislation appears to be increasing transparency and accountability in the commercial breeding of dogs and cats by ensuring that buyers receive clear documentation of their purchase and have access to information about the regulatory agency overseeing breeders. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving breeders time to prepare for the new documentation requirements.

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