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...
Endorsed candidates were selected based on the following criteria: What is their voting record on animal-related bills? How did they respond to questions about important animal welfare issues? Are they running an effective campaign? The following 2022 Primary Runoff candidates have earned THLN's endorsement: SD27 Morgan LaMantia H...
The Ordinance will ban the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores and prevent cruel breeding practices. DALLAS, TX -- On Wednesday, May 11, the Dallas City Council Committee passed the Dallas Humane Pet Store Ordinance. The Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), the SPCA of Texas, and Operation Kindness applauded the passage. “S...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2022 Contact: Cara Gustafson [email protected] (561) 797-8267 THLN and Humane Tomorrow Honor Representative Lynn Stucky in Denton Rep. Stucky remains a consistent proponent of commonsense animal welfare. DALLAS -- On Saturday, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) and Humane Tomorrow co-h...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 11, 2022 Contact:Cara [email protected](561) 797-8267 THLN Announces Endorsements in the 2022 Primary ElectionTHLN endorses candidates who have proven to be animal welfare advocates. AUSTIN, Texas -- This week, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) released their list of endo...
Originally Featured in The Houston ChroniclePUBLISHED FEBRUARY 1, 2022WRITTEN BY: REBECCA HENNES With wintry weather headed for Houston this week, area shelters and cruelty task force partners will be on the lookout for animals left out in the freezing temperatures. Houston pet owners could face criminal charges for leaving their anima...
Originally Featured in CBS 19PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 1, 2022WRITTEN BY: HABTOM KELETA Those who violate the ordinance are in danger of a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500. LUFKIN, Texas — On Tuesday, the Lufkin City Council unanimously voted to outlaw dog tethering by ordinance beginning March 1. Although canine teth...
THLN, Houston PetSet Celebrate Houston City Council’s Passage of New Updated City Ordinances Ordinances include addressing sheltering standards, microchipping, and pet store practices. January 19, 2022 HOUSTON, TEXAS – Today, the Houston City Council passed a range of new updated city ordinances including ones that are related to ani...
Originally Featured in Dallas Morning News PUBLISHED DECEMBER 9, 2021 The reality of how puppies and kittens are bred and transported to pet stores is troubling. Many of these pets are born at large commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy mills, and shipped to pet stores in cages that fill up with urine and feces during long jou...
Originally Featured in CultureMap Dallas WRITTEN BY: Teresa GubbinsPUBLISHED DECEMBER 8, 2021 The city of Dallas has started a conversation about banning the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores, in an effort to discourage cruel breeding practices. On December 6, a proposal was presented to the Dallas City Council Committee on Qua...
