TX HB2806

May be cited as the "Roman Najera Act"

Expands how animal control authorities can investigate dangerous dog incidents, allowing them to observe and document dog behavior in addition to examining sworn witness statements when determining if a dog is dangerous

Makes identifying information of witnesses who provide sworn statements confidential and exempt from public disclosure, with limited exceptions for enforcement purposes to government and law enforcement agencies

Creates a special provision for municipalities containing more than 70% of the population of a county with 1.5 million or more residents, allowing animal control to review sworn statements, reports, or other information when making dangerous dog determinations

Increases the criminal penalty for dangerous dog offenses from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor for defendants with prior convictions under the same section

Takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to incidents and offenses occurring on or after that date