Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) - Promoting the humane treatment of animals through legislation, education and advocacy

THLN Mid-Session Update as of May 20

The 83rd Texas Legislative Session is drawing to an end and we wanted to give you the latest update as of May 20, 2013.  The session ends May 27, 2013, so we have only a few days left to get these bills passed. 

Click here to read the THLN May 20 Mid-Session Update. 

ASPCA, THLN Welcome Texas Law Banning Animal Gas Chambers

The ASPCA and the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) today commended Texas legislators and Gov. Rick Perry for enacting a new law to prohibit the cruel practice of euthanizing animals via gas chambers. Sponsored by Sen. Kirk Watson (D-14), the new law bans the use of gas chambers and is also designed to protect shelter workers from exposure to dangerous working conditions that stem from the use of carbon monoxide.

Click here to read the Press Release.  

PAWS for a PURRpose 2013

PAWS for a PURRpose is a Texas statewide charitable public art event consisting of 60 beautiful works of art on fiberglass sculptures of the pets we so dearly cherish. Life-size dogs and cats of different sizes, shapes and poses will be included along with two mini-cows and a few surprises. Internationally known artist Allison Gregory has selected 43 of some of the top artists in Texas to participate in this event. Many of these artists produce museum-quality work, and all were selected because of their unique style and overall quality of work.

Click here to view the PAWS for a PURRpose flyer [PDF format].

Click here for our sponsorship opportunities [PDF format]. 

Click here to learn more about this exciting event.