Just this week, a dog was found frozen to death near Lubbock Austin, Texas – On February 10, Floydada Animal Services reported that a dog was found frozen to death near Lubbock from being left outside in freezing temperatures. As the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) works to pass Safe Outdoor Dogs legislation and establish a be...
”Safe Outdoor Dogs” legislation will improve public safety and ensure dogs have basic standards while restrained outside. Austin, Texas – Today, Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. filed SB 474, Texas Humane Legislation Network’s (THLN) top priority legislative item in the Texas Senate, to ensure dogs are properly restrained outdoors and to preve...
Jan 13, 2021 THLN helped to establish the Program in 2011, which has been instrumental in preventing puppy mill practices. Austin, Texas – Today, the Texas Sunset Commission voted to maintain the Licensed Breeders Program under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation after a prolonged and challenging review cycle due to COV...
Originally published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram By Alexandra Johnston We all know someone who has been bitten by a dog. Such incidents affect hundreds, if not thousands of Texans each year, but it is a largely untold story in our communities that dogs restrained outside by their owners are actually more dangerous than roaming pack...
December 18, 2020 ”Safe Outdoor Dogs” legislation will improve public safety and ensure dogs have basic standards while restrained outside. Austin, Texas – Today, Chair Nicole Collier filed HB 873, Texas Humane Legislation Network’s (THLN) top priority legislative item, to ensure dogs are properly restrained outdoors and prevent them ...
December 9, 2020 Originally published in the North Texas e-News By Jamey Cantrell, President of Texas Animal Control Association (TACA) As Texans, when we think about animals being left outdoors and suffering in extreme weather, we usually think of shadeless backyards in scorching summers. But with the temperature already dropping a...
Jul 14, 2020 Before 2011, it was all too common for the animal rescue community across Texas to have to step in and save large numbers of animals that had been seized by law enforcement because of cruel treatment they suffered while being used as non-stop puppy producers for unregulated puppy mills. Those seizures were just the tip of ...
Jul 10, 2020 We are excited to announce the launch of the new Texas Humane Legislation Network online store! You no longer have to wait for special events to get your hands on THLN merch -- now you can shop from the comfort of your home!
Jul 2, 2020 The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and although this year is an atypical one, there may still be festivities in your area. Whether you participate or not, it’s important to make sure your pets get through the celebrations safely and comfortably. Below, we share some general tips for keeping animals cool and calm ...
Updated Jul 21, 2020 Update: The Results Are In! Thanks for supporting us with your vote! The primary runoffs are over, and here’s how our endorsements did: Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. (District 27) - WON Representative Eddie Rodriguez (District 14) - up for another runoff Representative Roland Gutierrez (District 19) - WON Justin Berry (...
