86th Legislative Special Session
Animal Bills We're Following
[PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BILL INFORMATION MAY CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME DUE TO AMENDMENTS AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE BILL]
HOUSE BILLS
BILL: HB 91 - 11/12/18 - "Mando" Martinez District 39
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 135 - 11/12/18 - White District 19
Relating to regulation of working animals by counties and municipalities.
STATUS: OPPOSE HB
BILL: HB 146 - 11/12/18 - Minjarez District 124
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
COMPANION TO SB 121 (below)
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: HB 224 - 11/12/18 - Gervin-Hawkins District 120
Relating to a petition for a municipal animal control authority to manage dangerous dogs and aggressive dogs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 226 - 11/12/18 - Krause District 93
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 250 - 11/12/18 - Farrar District 148
Relating to attorney's fees associated with certain court proceedings for cruelly treated animals; authorizing fees and costs.
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: HB 334 - 11/13/18 - Nevarez District 74
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 810 - 1/14/19 - Israel District 50
Relating to civil liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
COMPANION TO SB 250 (below)
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: HB 921 - 1/18/19 - Rosenthal District 135
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
STATUS: NEUTRAL
BILL: HB 940 - 1/18/19 - S. Davis District 134
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Adequate Restraint & Shelter Bill
COMPANION TO SB 295 (below)
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: HB 972 - 1/22/19 - Bidermann District 73
Relating to repealing the authority of a county to regulate hunting with bows and arrows in certain subdivisions.
STATUS: OPPOSE
BILL: HB 1097 - 1/25/19 - Capriglione District 98
Relating to certain contracts for the transfer of a pet.
Pet Leasing Bill
COMPANION TO SB 361 (below)
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: HB 1099 - 1/25/19 - Guillen District 31
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1268 - 1/31/19 - Lucio, III District 38
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
COMPANION TO SB 641 (below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1451 - 2/6/19 - Phil King District 61
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for disaster response.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1563 - 2/11/19 - Nevarez District 74
Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1592 - 2/11/19 - Smithee District 86
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1801 - 2/14/19 - Goldman District 97
Relating to requirements for and municipal regulation of dogs in an outdoor dining area of a food service establishment.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1814 - 2/14/19 - Reynolds District 27
Relating to county regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1828 - 2/14/19 - Martinez District 39
Relating to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic products; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1851 - 2/14/19 - Springer District 68
Relating to the requirement that the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners provide a copy of a complaint to the subject of the complaint.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1896 - 2/15/19 - Phelan District 21
Relating to the applicability of the requirements relating to the adoption of a new state agency rule by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1931 - 2/19/19 - Kacal District 12
Relating to the liability of volunteer certified veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians, or veterinarians who provide medical assistance to an injured animal in certain situations.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2012 - 2/19/19 - Lucio, III District 38
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
COMPANION TO SB 804 (below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2022 - 2/19/19 - Meza District 105
Relating to a public school student's right not to participate in or observe animal research.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2233 - 2/22/19 - White District 19
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2277 - 2/22/19 - Zwiener District 45
Relating to requirements for the construction of a natural gas pipeline.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2344 - 2/25/19 - Dutton District 142
Relating to evidence sufficient for the issuance of a stalking protective order.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2347 - 2/25/19 - Noble District 89
Relating to a microchip scan of animals in the custody of an animal shelter or releasing agency.
COMPANION TO SB 1855 (below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2385 - 2/25/19 - Leach District 67
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: HB 2393 - 2/25/19 - Burrows District 83
Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2402 - 2/25/19 - Geren District 99
Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2463 - 2/26/19 - Tracy King District 80
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2516 - 2/26/19 - Ramos District 102
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of cruelty to non-livestock animals and to the inclusion of related conduct in the definition of family violence.
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: HB 2517 - 2/26/19 - Romero Jr. District 90
Relating to transporting dogs in open truck or trailer beds in certain counties.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2584 - 2/27/19 - Cortez District 117
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
COMPANION TO SB 684 (below)
COMPANION TO SB 764 (below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2596 - 2/27/19 - White District 19
Relating to the regulation of raising or keeping six or fewer chickens by a political subdivision.
COMPANION TO SB 86 (below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2683 - 2/27/19 - Geren District 99
Relating to the transfer or sale of a law enforcement dog to a peace officer, an honorably retired peace officer, or a survivor of a deceased peace officer.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2721 - 2/28/19 - Reynolds District 27
Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2722 - 2/28/19 - Reynolds District 27
Relating to the trap, sterilize, and release program for stray cats in certain counties.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2787 - 2/28/19 - Springer District 68
Relating to certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment.
COMPANION TO SB 1750 (below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2828 - 3/1/19 - King, Phil District 61
Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a municipality or county of an animal from required disclosure under the public information law.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 2891 - 3/1/19 - White District 19
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees against veterinarians for certain claims.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3021 - 3/4/19 - Ramos District 102
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3061 - 3/4/19 - Allison District 121
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3063 - 3/4/19 - Smithee District 86
Relating to the transfer of a retired county or municipal law enforcement animal.
COMPANION TO SB 2100 (below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3092 - 3/4/19 - Paul District 129
Relating to notice of an epizootic infectious disease occurring in an animal shelter.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3181 - 3/5/19 - Bailes District 18
Relating to the use of certain drugs in breeding stock by or on the prescription of a veterinarian.
COMPANION TO SB 1596 (below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3284 - 3/5/19 - Sheffield District 59
Relating to prescribing and dispensing controlled substances and monitoring the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; providing for administrative penalties.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3430 - 3/6/19 - Hunter District 32
Relating to the transfer of a retired county law enforcement dog.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3494 - 3/6/19 - Cole District 46
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities and to the regulation of unmanned aircraft by certain political subdivisions.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3550 - 3/6/19 - Cyrier District 17
Relating to the taking of feral hogs without a hunting license.
COMPANION TO SB 317 (below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3559 - 3/6/19 - Farrar District 148
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain substances to take nongame wildlife; creating a criminal offense.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3729 - 3/7/19 - Shaheen District 66
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
COMPANION TO SB 2006(below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3799 - 3/7/19 - Buckley District 54
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
COMPANION TO SB 2035(below)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3806 - 3/7/19 - Springer District 68
Relating to veterinary services provided by releasing agencies.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3840 - 3/7/19 - Capriglione District 98
Relating to the regulation of individuals or business entities that provide or train assistance animals for veterans; providing a civil penalty.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3900 - 3/7/19 - Farrar District 148
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3940 - 3/7/19 - Shaheen District 66
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 4316 - 3/8/19 - Meyer District 108
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 4547 - 3/8/19 - Wray District 10
Relating to requiring a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by canines.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HR 583 - 2/22/19 - Morrison District 30
Honoring Refugio County rancher and dog trainer Joe Braman for his contributions to rhinoceros conservation efforts in South Africa.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HCR 61 - 2/11/19 - Guillen District 31
Urging Congress to pass the Recovering America's Wildlife Act.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HCR 77 - 2/22/19 - Dominguez District 37
Designating rescue shelter cats and dogs as the official state pets of Texas.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HJR 74 - 2/14/19 - Tinderholt District 94
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of an animal used for county purposes to the animal's handler on the animal's retirement.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HJR 96 - 3/1/19 - Tinderholt District 94
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
SENATE BILLS
BILL: SB 86 - 11/12/18 - Hall District 2
Relating to the regulation of raising or keeping six or fewer chickens by a political subdivision.
COMPANION TO HB 2596 (above)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 121 - 11/12/18 - West District 23
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
COMPANION TO HB 146 (above)
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: SB 250 - 12/17/18 - Zaffirini District 21
Relating to civil liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
COMPANION TO HB 810 (above)
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: SB 295 - 1/3/19 - Lucio District 27
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Adequate Restraint & Shelter Bill
COMPANION TO HB 940 (above)
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: SB 317 - 1/7/19 - Hughes District 1
Relating to the taking of feral hogs without a hunting license.
COMPANION TO HB 3550 (above)
STATUS: NEUTRAL
BILL: SB 361 - 1/15/19 - Huffman District 17
Relating to certain contracts for the transfer of a pet.
Pet Leasing Bill
COMPANION TO HB 1097 (above)
STATUS: SUPPORT
BILL: SB 641 - 2/5/19 - Huffman District 17
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
COMPANION TO HB 1268 (above)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 764 - 2/12/19 - Menendez District 26
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
COMPANION TO HB 2584 (above)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 804 - 2/12/19 - Rodriguez District 29
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
COMPANION TO HB 2012 (above)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 949 - 2/21/19 - Kolkhorst District 18
Relating to the game animal meat safety task force.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 1589 - 3/5/19 - Creighton District 4
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in cases involving veterinary malpractice or negligence.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 1596 - 3/6/19 - Hall District 2
Relating to the use of certain drugs in breeding stock by or on the prescription of a veterinarian.
COMPANION TO HB 3181 (above)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 1607 - 3/6/19 - Hall District 2
Relating to a study on issues regarding service animals.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 1750 - 3/6/19 - Seliger District
Relating to certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment.
COMPANION TO HB 2787 (above)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 1855 - 3/7/19 - Paxton District 8
Relating to a microchip scan of animals in the custody of an animal shelter or releasing agency.
COMPANION TO HB 2347 (above)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 1884 - 3/7/19 - Kolkhorst District 18
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 1901 - 3/7/19 - Fallon District 30
Relating to the encouragement of intra-state commerce.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 1947 - 3/7/19 - Watson District 14
Relating to monitoring the ordering and distribution of controlled substances by veterinarians.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 2006 - 3/7/19 - Lucio District 27
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
COMPANION TO HB 3729 (above)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 2035 - 3/8/19 - Hall District 2
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
COMPANION TO HB 3799 (above)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 2100 - 3/7/19 - Birdwell / Nelson District 22/12
Relating to the transfer of a retired county or municipal law enforcement animal.
COMPANION TO HB 3063 (above)
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SB 2182 - 3/8/19 - Nelson District 12
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SJR 32 - 1/25/19 - Birdwell/Nelson District 22/12
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a dog used for county law enforcement purposes to the dog's handler on the dog's retirement.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
RACING/GAMBLING BILLS
BILL: HB 494 - 12/7/18 - Deshotel District 22
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1129 - 1/28/19 - Sanford District 70
Relating to prohibiting the use of money in the Texas economic development fund or the Texas Enterprise Fund to finance a facility or establishment at which gambling is to be conducted.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 1995 - 2/19/19 - Tracy King District 80
Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HB 3043 - 3/4/19 - Guiterrez District 119
Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: HJR 68 - 2/8/19 - Nevarez District 74
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SJR 41 - 2/19/19 - Menendez District 26
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
BILL: SJR 42 - 2/21/19 - Alvarado District 6
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming by licensed persons at nine locations in this state to provide additional money for the permanent school fund and authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of a tax and fees, and the provision of criminal penalties.
STATUS: UNDER REVIEW
Dates of Interest
86th Legislature
Monday, May 27, 2019 (140th day)
Last day of 86th Legislature (sine die)
Interim
Sunday, June 16, 2019 (20th day following final adjournment of 86th Legislature, Regular Session)
Last day the governor may sign or veto bills passed during the regular session
Monday, August 26, 2019 (91st day following final adjournment of 86th Legislature, Regular Session)
Date that bills without specific effective dates, other than bills with immediate effect, become law