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2023 Texas Statutes
Health and Safety Code
Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals
Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals
Subchapter A. General Provisions; Dogs That Attack Persons or Are a Danger to Persons
Section 822.004. Destruction of Dog
Universal Citation: TX Health & Safety Code § 822.004 (2023)
Sec. 822.004. DESTRUCTION OF DOG. 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.
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.
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