Tex. Health & Safety Code § 822.004 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS; DOGS THAT ATTACK PERSONS OR ARE A DANGER TO PERSONS
DESTRUCTION OF DOG.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
The destruction of a dog under this subchapter must be performed by:
(1) a licensed veterinarian;
(2) personnel of a recognized animal shelter or humane society who are trained in the humane destruction of animals; or
(3) personnel of a governmental agency responsible for animal control who are trained in the humane destruction of animals.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 822.003 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.822.htm
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