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TX Agric Code § 144.041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 144 - Marks and Brands|Subchapter C. Recording of Marks and Brands|Section 144.041. Marks and Brands to Be Recorded

Sec. 144.041.  MARKS AND BRANDS TO BE RECORDED.  (a)  Each person who owns cattle, hogs, sheep, or goats shall record that person's earmarks, brands, tattoos, and electronic devices with the county clerk of the county in which the animals are located.(b)  A person who owns a horse shall record an identification mark authorized by Section 144.001(b) with the county clerk of the county in which the animal is located.(c)  The county clerk shall keep a record of the marks and brands of each person who applies to the clerk for that purpose.(d)  A person may record that person's marks and brands in as many counties as necessary.(e)  A person may record any mark or brand that the person desires to use if no other person has recorded the mark or brand, without regard to whether that person has previously recorded a mark or brand.(f)  Not later than the 30th day after the date a county clerk receives a record relating to cattle or horses under this section, the clerk shall forward a copy of the record to the association authorized to inspect livestock under 7 U.S.C. Section 217a.(g)  The recording of marks and brands at a point of sale for use by an association authorized to inspect livestock under 7 U.S.C. Section 217a does not serve as a record under this chapter. An association authorized to inspect livestock under 7 U.S.C. Section 217a has no duty to verify ownership at a point of sale.(h)  A county clerk may accept electronic filing or rerecording of an earmark, brand, tattoo, electronic device, or other type of mark for which a recording is required under this chapter or other law.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1358, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 780, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 368, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 9.21, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 304 (H.B. 2108), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1233), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 144.042 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 144 - Marks and Brands|Subchapter C. Recording of Marks and Brands|Section 144.042. Recording

Sec. 144.042.  RECORDING.  In recording a mark, electronic device, tattoo, or brand, the county clerk shall note the date on which the mark, electronic device, tattoo, or brand is recorded.  In addition, the person recording a mark, electronic device, tattoo, or brand shall designate the part of the animal on which the mark, electronic device, tattoo, or brand is to be placed and the clerk shall include that in the records.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1359, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 368, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 144.043 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 144 - Marks and Brands|Subchapter C. Recording of Marks and Brands|Section 144.043. Effect of Recording

Sec. 144.043.  EFFECT OF RECORDING.  (a)  Any dispute about an earmark or brand shall be decided by reference to the mark and brand records of the county clerk, and the mark or brand of the oldest date prevails.(b)  A recorded mark or brand is the property of the person causing the record to be made and is subject to sale, assignment, transfer, devise, and descent the same as other personal property.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1359, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 144.044 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 144 - Marks and Brands|Subchapter C. Recording of Marks and Brands|Section 144.044. Rerecording

Sec. 144.044.  RERECORDING.  (a)  Not later than six months after August 30 of 1981 and of every 10th year thereafter, each person who owns livestock mentioned in this chapter shall have that person's marks and brands recorded with the county clerk, regardless of whether or not the marks or brands have been previously recorded.(b)  The person who, according to the records of the county, first recorded the mark or brand in the county is entitled to have the mark or brand recorded in that person's name.  If the records do not show who first recorded the mark or brand in the county, the person who has been using the mark or brand the longest is entitled to have it recorded in that person's name.(c)  After the expiration of six months from each recording under this section, the marks and brands recorded prior to recording under this section have no force and effect and only the records made after each recording under this section may be examined or considered in recording marks and brands in the county.(d)  Not later than the 30th day after the date a county clerk receives a record relating to cattle or horses under this section, the clerk shall forward a copy of the record to the association authorized to inspect livestock under 7 U.S.C. Section 217a.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1359, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 368, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 144.121 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 144 - Marks and Brands|Subchapter F. Penalties|Section 144.121. Use of Unrecorded Mark or Brand

Sec. 144.121.  USE OF UNRECORDED MARK OR BRAND.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person marks or brands any unmarked or unbranded livestock with a mark or brand that is not recorded under this chapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1362, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 144.122 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 144 - Marks and Brands|Subchapter F. Penalties|Section 144.122. Altering Mark or Brand

Sec. 144.122.  ALTERING MARK OR BRAND.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person alters or changes a mark or brand on livestock owned or controlled by that person without first having changed the recorded mark or brand.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1362, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 144.124 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 144 - Marks and Brands|Subchapter F. Penalties|Section 144.124. Improperly Recording Brand

Sec. 144.124.  IMPROPERLY RECORDING BRAND.  (a)  A person commits an offense if, as county clerk, the person records a brand for which the person recording the brand fails to designate the part of the animal on which the brand is to be placed.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1362, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 144.125 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 144 - Marks and Brands|Subchapter F. Penalties|Section 144.125. Counterbranding Without Owner's Consent

Sec. 144.125.  COUNTERBRANDING WITHOUT OWNER'S CONSENT.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 144.074(c) of this code.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50 for each animal counterbranded.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1362, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 144.127 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 144 - Marks and Brands|Subchapter F. Penalties|Section 144.127. Reproduction or Destruction of Tattoo Mark

Sec. 144.127.  REPRODUCTION OR DESTRUCTION OF TATTOO MARK.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person, without the consent of the owner, reproduces, counterfeits, copies, adds to, takes from, imitates, destroys, or removes a registered tattoo mark on livestock or aids in the commission of one of those acts.(b)  An offense under this section is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not less than 2 years nor more than 12 years.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1362, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.001, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Agric Code § 144.128 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 144 - Marks and Brands|Subchapter F. Penalties|Section 144.128. Purchase, Sale, or Transportation of Tattooed Livestock Without Consent

Sec. 144.128.  PURCHASE, SALE, OR TRANSPORTATION OF TATTOOED LIVESTOCK WITHOUT CONSENT.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person:(1)  without consent of the owner, buys, sells, or barters, for that person or another person, any livestock on which a registered tattoo mark has been placed;(2)  without consent of the owner, transports over the highways of this state any livestock on which a registered tattoo mark has been placed;  or(3)  aids in the commission of an act under Subdivision (1) or (2) of this subsection.(b)  An offense under this section is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not less than 2 years nor more than 12 years.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1363, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.002, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Agric Code § 146.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 146.001. Bill of Sale or Transfer Required

Sec. 146.001.  BILL OF SALE OR TRANSFER REQUIRED.  (a)  If a person in this state sells or transfers a horse, mule, jack, jennet, ox, or head of cattle, the actual delivery of the animal must be accompanied by a written transfer to the purchaser from the vendor.  The written transfer must give the marks and brands of the animal and, if more than one animal is transferred, must give the number transferred.(b)  On the trial of the right of property in an animal sold or transferred under Subsection (a) of this section, the possession of the animal without the written transfer is presumed to be illegal.(c)  A person may dispose of livestock on the range by sale and delivery of the marks and brands, but in order to acquire title the purchaser must have the bill of sale recorded in the county clerk's office.  The county clerk shall record the transfer in records maintained for that purpose and shall note the transfer on the records of marks and brands in the name of the purchaser.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1365, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 146.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 146.003. Register of Shipped Cattle

Sec. 146.003.  REGISTER OF SHIPPED CATTLE.  (a)  The commander or agent of a vessel or the agent of a railroad on which cattle are exported from this state shall keep a register of all cattle shipped, showing:(1)  the marks, brands, and a general description of the animals;(2)  the name of the person shipping the animals;(3)  the date of shipment;  and(4)  the county from which the cattle were driven.(b)  On the first day of each month, the commander or agent shall deposit the register with the county clerk of the county from which the cattle were shipped.  The clerk shall copy the register into records maintained for that purpose and return it to the party recording the information.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1366, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 146.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 146.005. Permits to Transport Animals

Sec. 146.005.  PERMITS TO TRANSPORT ANIMALS.  (a)  A person who drives a vehicle, including a truck or an automobile, containing livestock, domestic fowl, slaughtered livestock or domestic fowl, or butchered portions of livestock or domestic fowl on a highway, public street, or thoroughfare or on property owned or leased by a person other than the driver shall obtain a permit authorizing the movement.(b)  A permit must be signed by the owner or caretaker of the shipment or by the owner or person in control of the land from which the driver began movement.  In addition, the permit must state the following information:(1)  the point of origin of the shipment, including the name of the ranch or other place;(2)  the point of destination of the shipment, including the name of the ranch, market center, packinghouse, or other place;(3)  the number of living animals, slaughtered animals, or butchered portions;  and(4)  the description of the shipment, including the kind, breed, color, and marks and brands of living or slaughtered animals.(c)  On demand of a peace officer or any other person, the driver shall exhibit the permit required by this section or shall provide a signed, written statement containing all of the information required for a permit under this section.(d)  Failure or refusal of a driver to exhibit a permit or provide a statement in accordance with this section is probable cause for a search of the vehicle to determine if it contains stolen property and for detaining the shipment a reasonable length of time to make that determination.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1366, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 146.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 146.006. Penalty for Driving Stock to Market Without Bill of Sale or Sworn List

Sec. 146.006.  PENALTY FOR DRIVING STOCK TO MARKET WITHOUT BILL OF SALE OR SWORN LIST.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person drives to market animals of a class listed in Section 146.001 of this code without possessing:(1)  a bill of sale or transfer for each animal that shows the marks and brands of the animal and is certified as recorded by the county clerk of the county from which the animals were driven;  or(2)  if the person raised the animals, a list of the marks and brands that is certified as recorded by the county clerk of the county from which the animals were driven.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1367, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 146.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 146.008. Penalty for Transporting Animals Without Permit or With Fraudulent Permit

Sec. 146.008.  PENALTY FOR TRANSPORTING ANIMALS WITHOUT PERMIT OR WITH FRAUDULENT PERMIT.  (a)  A person commits an offense if, under Section 146.005 of this code, the person:(1)  transports living animals, slaughtered animals, or butchered portions of animals without possessing a permit;(2)  fails to exhibit a permit or provide a statement on demand;(3)  transports living animals, slaughtered animals, or butchered portions of animals that are not covered by a permit;(4)  possesses a false or forged permit;  or(5)  provides a false written statement.(b)  An offense under Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200 for each animal in the shipment.(c)  An offense under Subsection (a)(3) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200 for each animal that is not covered by the permit.(d)  An offense under Subsection (a)(4) or (a)(5) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:(1)  a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500;(2)  confinement in county jail for not less than 60 days nor more than 6 months;  or(3)  both fine and confinement under this subsection.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1367, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 146.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock|Subchapter B. Export-Import Processing Facilities|Section 146.021. Department Facilities

Sec. 146.021.  DEPARTMENT FACILITIES.  The department may receive and hold for processing animals and animal products transported in international trade and may establish and collect reasonable fees for yardage, maintenance, feed, medical care, facility use, and other necessary expenses incurred in the course of processing those animals.  Notwithstanding any other law, the department may use any portion of fees collected under this section that remains after spending the proceeds of the fees to meet other necessary expenses incurred under this section for expenses related to maintenance of or repairs to department facilities.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1367, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 4(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 369, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 146.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock|Subchapter B. Export-Import Processing Facilities|Section 146.022. Contracts

Sec. 146.022.  CONTRACTS.  (a)  The department may execute agreements with corporations or other private concerns to provide feed, medical care, or other necessary goods and services in connection with the processing of animals that are to be exported or imported.(b)  The department shall enter into any cooperative agreement initiated by the Texas Animal Health Commission under Section 161.053.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1368, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 554, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Agric Code § 146.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock|Subchapter B. Export-Import Processing Facilities|Section 146.023. Payment of Fees and Debts

Sec. 146.023.  PAYMENT OF FEES AND DEBTS.  The department shall collect fees or debts owed to the state or to a supplier of goods or services in connection with the processing of exported or imported animals prior to the removal of the animals from the department's facilities.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1368, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 146.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock|Subchapter B. Export-Import Processing Facilities|Section 146.024. Abandoned Animals

Sec. 146.024.  ABANDONED ANIMALS.  (a)  In order to satisfy unpaid fees and debts to the state and private suppliers, the department may sell at public auction an animal that the owner leaves in the processing facilities for more than 30 days.(b)  The proceeds of a sale under this section shall be used first to satisfy the fees owed to the department and then to satisfy the fees and debts owed to private suppliers.  Any balance of the proceeds shall be paid to the owner of the animal, as determined by the manifest or shipping order accompanying the animal.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1368, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 146.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock|Subchapter B. Export-Import Processing Facilities|Section 146.025. Care and Treatment of Animals in Facilities

Sec. 146.025.  CARE AND TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN FACILITIES.  (a)  The department shall exercise reasonable care in the handling and movement of animals in the processing facilities of the department.(b)  The department is not responsible for death or injury suffered by an animal as a result of the negligence or criminal conduct of a private supplier or a person who is not an authorized employee of the department.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1368, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 147.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 147 - Livestock Commission Merchants|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 147.001. Definitions

Sec. 147.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission merchant" means a livestock commission merchant or a livestock auction commission merchant.(2)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 604, Sec. 5.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1378, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 604, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 147.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 147 - Livestock Commission Merchants|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 147.002. Commission Merchants

Sec. 147.002.  COMMISSION MERCHANTS.  (a)  A person is subject to this chapter as a livestock commission merchant if the person:(1)  pursues the business of selling livestock on consignment for a commission or other charges;(2)  solicits consignment of livestock as a livestock commission merchant;  or(3)  advertises or holds himself or herself out to be a livestock commission merchant.(b)  A person is subject to this chapter as a livestock auction commission merchant if the person:(1)  pursues the business of selling livestock at auction on consignment for a commission or other charges;(2)  solicits consignment of livestock as a livestock auction commission merchant;  or(3)  advertises or holds himself or herself out to be a livestock auction commission merchant.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1378, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 147.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 147 - Livestock Commission Merchants|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 147.003. Exceptions

Sec. 147.003.  EXCEPTIONS.  (a)  A person pursuing the business of selling mules, horses, jacks, or jennets in a county with a population of not less than 1.8 million nor more than 1.9 million is not subject to this chapter as a livestock auction commission merchant.(b)  Sections 147.004, 147.022(a)(3), 147.022(b), 147.023, 147.024, and 147.041(a) do not apply to a livestock auction commission or company that is subject to and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Packers and Stock Yards Act (7 U.S.C. Sec. 181 et seq.).|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1378, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 597, Sec. 55, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|