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Tex. Health & Safety Code § 821.002

TREATMENT OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case City of Houston v. Levingston (2006)

Most recently applied in City of Houston v. Levingston (July 2006)

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff

(a) A person who impounds or causes the impoundment of an animal under state law or municipal ordinance shall supply the animal with sufficient wholesome food and water during its confinement.

(b) If an animal impounded under Subsection (a) continues to be without necessary food and water for more than 12 successive hours, any person may enter the pound or corral as often as necessary to supply the animal with necessary food and water. That person may recover the reasonable cost of the food and water from the owner of the animal. The animal is not exempt from levy and sale on execution of a judgment issued to recover those costs.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.