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TX HB4819
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Maria Flores
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AI Summary
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Requires a refundable $75 fee when adopting an unsterilized dog or cat from a releasing agency if the new owner signs an agreement to have the animal sterilized
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Releasing agencies must refund the $75 fee to owners who provide a letter confirming the adopted animal has been sterilized within the required timeframe
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Unreturned fees must be remitted to the comptroller and deposited into an account designated for animal-related purposes
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Collected fees can only be used by the Department of State Health Services to award grants to eligible organizations providing sterilization services
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a refundable adoption fee for the sterilization of dogs and cats; authorizing a fee.
STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Last Action
Left pending in committee
5/5/2025