Tex. Occ. Code § 802.064 · Subchapter B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT
REPORTING ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
A person conducting an inspection under Section 802.062 or 802.103 or an investigation under Section 802.063 shall notify the appropriate local law enforcement agency not later than 24 hours after discovering evidence of animal cruelty or neglect during the inspection or investigation.
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History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 1451), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
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