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 ...
Shelters across the state are overflowing with puppies and kittens in need of loving families. DALLAS, TX – The Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) is bringing public awareness to the overcapacity crisis in animal shelters across the state and encouraging prospective pet owners to adopt from Texas shelters and rescue groups ...
Originally Published by: KTREPublished on: August 17, 2023Written By: Tyre White Read the article and watch the news clip > NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A new law will make it illegal for people with animal cruelty convictions to have a pet or live in a house with a pet for at least five years. Offenses include dogfighting, cockfig...
AUSTIN, TX – As temperatures continue soaring across the state, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) is offering tips on how Texans can best protect their pets“In triple-digit heat across our state, it’s not just us humans who feel the impact of the scorching sun,” said Shelby Bobosky, THLN Executive Director. “We ...
Niko & The Texas Animal Cruelty Law Niko, an emaciated dog (pictured), was surrendered on March 16, 2023, after concerned residents had made reports on his well-being in Graham, Texas. His owners were arrested and charged with third-degree felonies after Niko passed away. Since 2017, the Young County Sheriff’s Dept. investigated 4...
During the legislative session, those profiting off puppy mills fought hard to lift the pet store bans, but failed, and the Houston pet store ordinance remains intact. In addition, the roadside sales ban on animals in Houston and Harris County was also in jeopardy, but it was also saved. So how is Petland Bellaire still selling puppie...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Bill 2127 Updates for Texas Cities & Municipalities LEGISLATION UPDATE, August 31, 2023: HB 2127 was deemed unconstitutional on August 31, 2023. Texas Cities challenged this new law in court, and the Judge ordered that the motion for summary judgment by the cities is granted and declared that HB 2127...
