Fido Fest is a day of fun for dogs that raises funds to support the programs and services of Humane Tomorrow. The dog walk starts at 10:00am and vendor booths will open immediately after the walk.  

Texas Humane Legislation Network will be operating a vendor booth, and we need volunteers to help table at this event.  Please email Crystal Sand at [email protected] if you are able to help out.

The constant stream of pets in crisis seems never-ending, but YOU can help be a part of the solution, and work upstream to reduce the number of cats and dogs in Texas needing rescue. Come meet other passionate animal advocates and learn how you can help us strengthen animal protection laws across the Lone Star State. Please RSVP and we hope to see you there!

You’re invited to join the Texas Humane Legislation Network and Humane Tomorrow for our first-ever North Texas District Lobby Day! 

The Texas legislature's 85th regular and special sessions have ended, and with the elections approaching this spring, state lawmakers are back in their home districts and focused on constituent matters. While many advocates "lobby" their legislators during session, many don't reach out in the interim years.

The off-session year is actually the most opportune time to truly make a lasting impression with state legislators, so that they remember when it counts. 2018 is also important to Texas as there is urgent animal protection legislation pending in Congress as we speak. Now is the time to advocate for humane legislation!

Register for our North Texas Lobby Day today! Advocates will be trained on effective interim lobbying and on current state and federal legislative issues. You will also have the opportunity to hear from a panel of local law enforcement on how you can help enforce laws once they're passed. Finally local state representatives will be stopping by to meet you and hear your concerns for a more humane Texas. Lunch is provided.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with other animal lovers, speak directly with legislators about passing strong laws for animals and learn how you can make a big difference for animals in 2018!

Join our ATX best supporters to network and plan for upcoming critical volunteer opportunities at a pet-friendly Yappy Hour on Friday, March 23rd at Yard Bar! 

The THLN Central Texas chapter leadership team will be there to unveil our new volunteer engagement teams and the exciting new ways that you can help us strengthen Texas laws.

We have several important events coming up including opportunities for volunteers at major events and conferences in the next couple of months. We will also be providing a brief training for those interested in volunteering with our Educators team and Supporter Outreach Team on interacting with the public on behalf of THLN.

Come meet other passionate animal advocates and learn how you can help us strengthen animal protection laws across the Lone Star State. Please RSVP and we hope to see you there!

2018 LINK Conference - Breaking the Cycles of Violence. A Species-spanning approach to safer families and communities. Hosted by the SPCA of Texas and the North Texas LINK Coalition. Join professionals from multiple disciplines as the LINK Conference explores "the dark side" of the human-animal bond and its implications for human and social services, animal care and control, law enforcement, and criminal justice, and human and veterinary medicine. Conference attendees will learn about new collaborative strategies, public policy, research, and programs to prevent family violence and to respond to its human and animal victims. For Purchase Orders or more information, please call 214-461-1896. CEU/CE: 5.5 hrs SW/LPC provided by The Family Place. 5.5 hrs approved by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to apply toward animal control officer continuing education (CE) requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Certified Animal Welfare Administrator CE hrs approved by the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators. Other Credits Pending [TCOLE, CLE].

To register: please click here.

Calling all THLN volunteers! THLN's Executive Director, Laura Halloran, and the new Southeast Texas Chapter President, Danielle Baucum, invite you to join them on Monday, March 5th from 5:30-7:30pm for a networking happy hour! Come meet passionate animal advocates in Harris County and learn how you can get involved in the upcoming legislative session and help us strengthen animal protection laws.

Whether you've volunteered in the past or you've recently joined THLN, we have exciting new opportunities and now is the time to get involved!

You’re invited to join the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), the ASPCA and the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter and Adoption Center for our first-ever Constituent Town Hall! The Texas legislature ended the 85th regular and special sessions have ended, so now is the time to meet your federal and state law makers while they are at home and focused again on their constituents. 

Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with other animal lovers, speak directly with your legislators about passing strong laws for animals and learn how you can make a big difference for animals in 2018.

Free training will be provided for advocates on state and federal legislative issues. Lunch is provided at no cost thanks to our friends at the ASPCA!

(Please note if you have already registered with the ASPCA you do not need to register here).

You’re invited to join the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), the ASPCA and the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter and Adoption Center for our first-ever Constituent Town Hall! The Texas legislature ended the 85th regular and special sessions have ended, so now is the time to meet you federal and state law makers while they are at home and focused again on their constituents. 

Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with other animal lovers, speak directly with your legislators about passing strong laws for animals and learn how you can make a big difference for animals in 2018.

Free training will be provided for advocates on state and federal legislative issues. Lunch is provided at no cost thanks to our friends at the ASPCA!

(Please note if you have already registered with the ASPCA you do not need to register here).

THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT but you can still help us by making a donation!

As you may know, 6,800 bills were filed in the 85th regular session -- the second most in the history of our state legislature. Yet, only 18% of bills filed passed this session -- the lowest number of bills passing since 1995! That makes the success of SB 762 all the more sweeter! 

You are likely wondering what's next? What other animal bills passed and failed? What will the next legislative session hold, and how can we work in the interim to strengthen our statewide Network? Well, we've got plans to share!

Please join us at the next Central Texas Chapter meeting on July 9th at 2:00pm to brainstorm and learn how you can plug in over the critical next 18 months. Space is limited so please RSVP! Let's get organized and ensure the 86th Legislative Session continues our progress.