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TX HB2325

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Campos

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to establish and maintain a publicly accessible, searchable statewide dangerous dog registry on its website, in collaboration with animal control authorities

  • Applies only to animal control authorities in municipalities with populations exceeding 100,000

  • Registry must include for each dangerous dog: proof of rabies vaccination, secure enclosure verification, liability insurance proof, identification marker information (tattoo/microchip), spay/neuter status, dog's name and photograph, county location, and owner's name and address

  • Municipalities may provide written approval allowing animal control authorities to omit some or all required information from the registry

  • Animal control authorities must report dangerous dog information to DPS upon determination or after appeal, and must update the registry when a dangerous dog is sold or moved to a new address; effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of a statewide dangerous dog registry.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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