April 24, 2025 AUSTIN, TX – Yesterday, April 23, the Ethical Pet Sales Bill (HB 3458) passed out of the House Committee on Trade, Workforce & Economic Development on a vote of 10-1. A legislative priority for the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), this bill would stop the puppy mill pipeline into Texas to protect consumers an...
April 11, 2025 AUSTIN, TX – This week, the Ethical Pet Sales Bill, HB 3458, was heard in the House Committee on Trade, Workforce & Economic Development. A legislative priority for the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), this bill would stop the puppy mill pipeline into Texas to protect consumers and animals alike. “We are so t...
AUSTIN, TX – Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) has filed Senate Bill 1652, deemed the Ethical Pet Sales Bill. SB 1652 is a top legislative priority for the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN). "Banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens is a common-sense solution to protect both animals and Texas consumers," said Dean S...
Shelters across the state are overflowing with rescue animals in need of loving families. AUSTIN, TX – During this holiday season, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) is urging Texans looking for new pets to adopt from local shelters, rescues, and licensed Texas breeders instead of retail pet stores. “One of the most important ...
AUSTIN, TX – Today, November 15, 2024, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) unveiled the Ethical Pet Sales Bill as its legislative priority for the 89th Legislative Session, beginning January 14, 2025. “We are excited to announce the Ethical Pet Sales Bill as our legislative priority to stop the puppy mill pipeline into Texas,” ...
We choose to endorse these candidates based on four major criteria: The candidate's overall voting record and platform; The candidate's performance on animal protection issues as an incumbent; The candidate's prospect of mounting a credible, competitive campaign; and The candidate’s previous animal welfare record at the local level. ...
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) released its endorsements for the 2024 Primary Election on February 8th, 2024. This has been updated to include results of the Primary Election on March 6th, 2024. THLN endorses candidates based on their overall voting record and platform, performance on animal welfare issues a...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALLAS, TX – Over the weekend, Chimp Crazy debuted on HBO. While private primate ownership is not as popular as big cat ownership in Texas, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) is educating Texans on the laws regarding primate ownership in the state and why they do not make good “pets.” “Throughout the s...
Originally Published in: Dallas NewsPublished on:January 2024Written By: Everton Bailey Jr. Animal welfare and traffic concerns are among reasons officials are considering a ban, but the city’s lone permitted operator says updated rules are the solution. Horse on Dallas street in front of Adolphus Hotel. scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...
Elaine began her career in aviation and then spent decades in marketing. Her lifelong passion for animals brought great change to the city of Dallas and beyond. She served on the boards of directors for Garland Humane Society, the Humane Society of Greater Dallas, DFW Humane Society, and Weimaraner Rescue. But she was an activist ...
