June 5, 2025 AUSTIN, TX – In a historic win for animal welfare and public health, the Texas Legislature has appropriated $13 million over the next two years to launch a statewide pilot program aimed at reducing the population of unvaccinated, unsterilized dogs and cats. The program, to be administered by the Department of State Health ...
May 29, 2025 AUSTIN, TX – On May 24, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1568/House Bill 3832 by Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) and Representative Pat Curry (R-Waco) into law. Championed by the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), this legislation strengthens Texas’ Animal-Friendly License Plate Program to generate in...
May 20, 2025 AUSTIN, TX – With two weeks left in the legislative session, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) released a statement following the failure of the Ethical Pet Sales Bill (HB 3458/SB 1652). “With deep disappointment, we share that the Ethical Pet Sales Bill will not advance this session despite broad bipartisan supp...
May 16, 2025 AUSTIN, TX – Today, May 16, 2025, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) is calling on the Texas Senate to advance SB 1652 by Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini, the Senate companion of HB 3458 by Representative Jared Patterson. Known as the Ethical Pet Sales Bill, HB 3458/SB 1652 promotes transparency, responsible busines...
May 9, 2025 AUSTIN, TX – Today, May 9, 2025, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) is announcing the 108 Texas retail pet stores that support the Ethical Pet Sales Bill (HB 3458/SB 1652). There are less than 25 days left of the legislative session with important deadlines looming next week. “108 Texas pet stores from 74 different...
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,” ...
