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TX Agric Code § 142.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 142 - Estrays|Section 142.008. Appeal of Court Award

Sec. 142.008.  APPEAL OF COURT AWARD.  (a)  If either the owner of the estray or the owner or occupant of the public or private property disagrees with a justice's assessment of the payment amount under Section 142.005(b) or 142.006(b-1), the amount in question shall be finally determined according to the procedure prescribed by this section.(b)  The complainant begins the appeal by filing a petition that gives the information listed in Section 142.007 of this code.(c)  The justice of the peace shall appoint three disinterested persons familiar with livestock and agriculture who reside in the county as special commissioners to determine the amount owed, if any, to the owner of the property or the sheriff, taking into account the time of the notice of discovery given by the property owner.(d)  At the request of the special commissioners for their proceedings, the justice of the peace may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of testimony, administer oaths, and punish for contempt.  The commissioners' decision as to the amount of any payment is final.|Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 191 (S.B. 1357), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 142.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 142 - Estrays|Section 142.009. Impoundment of Estray

Sec. 142.009.  IMPOUNDMENT OF ESTRAY.  (a)  The sheriff or the sheriff's designee shall impound an estray and hold it for disposition as provided by this chapter if:(1)  the owner of the estray is unknown;(2)  the sheriff or the sheriff's designee is unable to notify the owner;(3)  the estray is dangerous to the public;(4)  the estray is located on public property and after notification is not immediately removed by the owner; or(5)  the estray is located on public or private property and is not redeemed not later than the fifth day  after the date of notification, unless the sheriff or the sheriff's designee determines that the owner of the estray is making a good faith effort to comply with Section 142.004(a).(b)  After impounding an estray, the sheriff or sheriff's designee shall prepare a notice of estray stating at least:(1)  the name and address of the person who reported the estray to the sheriff;(2)  the location of the estray when found;(3)  the location of the estray until disposition;  and(4)  a description of the animal, including its breed, if known, color, sex, age, size, markings of any kind, including ear markings and brands, and other identifying characteristics.(c)  The sheriff or sheriff's designee shall file each notice of estray in the estray records in the office of the county clerk.(d)  If the owner of the estray is unknown, the sheriff or the sheriff's designee shall make a diligent search for the identity of the owner of the estray, including a search in the county register of recorded brands, if the animal has an identifiable brand.  If the search does not reveal the owner, the sheriff shall post a notice of the impoundment of the estray on the public notice board of the courthouse and advertise the impoundment of the estray:(1)  in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least twice during the 15 days after the date of impoundment; or(2)  on the county's Internet website for at least 15 days after the date of impoundment.|Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 75 (H.B. 2042), Sec. 1, eff. May 20, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 191 (S.B. 1357), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 142.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 142 - Estrays|Section 142.010. Recovery of Impounded Estray by Owner

Sec. 142.010.  RECOVERY OF IMPOUNDED ESTRAY BY OWNER.  (a)  The owner of an estray may recover possession of the estray at any time before the estray is sold under this chapter if:(1)  the owner has provided the sheriff or the sheriff's designee with an affidavit of ownership under this section;(2)  the sheriff or the sheriff's designee has approved the affidavit of ownership;(3)  the approved affidavit of ownership has been filed in the estray records of the county clerk;(4)  the owner has paid all estray handling expenses under this section;(5)  the owner has executed an affidavit of receipt of estray under this section and delivered it to the sheriff;  and(6)  the sheriff has filed the affidavit of receipt of estray in the estray records of the county clerk.(b)  An affidavit of ownership must contain at least the following information:(1)  the name and address of the owner;(2)  the date the owner discovered that the animal was an estray;(3)  the property from which the animal strayed;(4)  a description of the animal, including its breed, color, sex, age, size, markings of any kind, including ear markings and brands, and other identifying characteristics;  and(5)  a sworn statement that the affiant is the owner or caretaker of the animal.(c)  The owner of the estray shall pay the expenses incurred by a person or by a sheriff, sheriff's designee, or the county in impounding, handling, seeking the owner of, or selling the estray.  The sheriff is also entitled to a collection fee as provided by Section 142.005 of this code.  The total amount of the payment is determined by the sheriff.(d)  A person who disagrees with the amount of the payment set by the sheriff in Subsection (c) of this section may petition the justice court in the manner provided by Section 142.007 of this code and may appeal the justice court decision as provided by Section 142.008 of this code.(e)  An affidavit of receipt of estray must contain at least the following information:(1)  the name and address of the person receiving the estray;(2)  the date of receipt of the estray;(3)  the method of claim to the estray, either previous owner or purchaser at sale;(4)  if purchased at sale, the amount of the gross purchase price of the estray;(5)  the estray handling expenses paid;  and(6)  the net proceeds of any sale of the estray.|Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Agric Code § 142.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 142 - Estrays|Section 142.011. Use of Estray

Sec. 142.011.  USE OF ESTRAY.  During the period an estray is held by the sheriff, the estray may not be used for any purpose.|Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Agric Code § 142.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 142 - Estrays|Section 142.012. Escape or Death of Impounded Estray

Sec. 142.012.  ESCAPE OR DEATH OF IMPOUNDED ESTRAY.  If the animal dies or escapes while impounded, the sheriff shall make a written report of the death or escape and file the report with the county clerk for placement in the county estray records.|Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Agric Code § 142.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 142 - Estrays|Section 142.013. Disposition or Sale of Impounded Estrays

Sec. 142.013.  DISPOSITION OR SALE OF IMPOUNDED ESTRAYS.  (a)  If the ownership of an estray is not determined before the third day after the date of the final advertisement under this chapter or if the estray is not redeemed before the 18th day after the date of impoundment, the county has title to the estray and the sheriff shall, except as provided by Subsection (e), cause the estray to be sold at a sheriff's sale or public auction licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture.  Title to the estray is considered vested in the sheriff or the sheriff's designee for purposes of passing good title, free and clear of all claims, to the purchaser at the sale or for the purposes of Subsection (e).(b)  The sheriff shall receive the proceeds of the sale and shall allocate those proceeds in the following order of priority:(1)  payment of the expenses of sale;(2)  payment of the impoundment fee and other charges due the sheriff;  and(3)  if applicable, payment of any amount for maintenance and damages due the owners of the private property from which the estray was impounded.(c)  The sheriff shall execute a report of sale of impounded livestock and file the report in the estray records of the county clerk.(d)  If there are sale proceeds remaining from the sale of an impounded estray after all expenses have been paid, the sheriff shall pay the balance to the owner, if known.  If the owner is still unknown, the sheriff shall pay the balance to the county official charged with collecting and disbursing county funds, who shall deposit any payment received to the credit of the jury fund of the county for the uses made of that fund, subject to claim by the original owner of the estray.(e)  If a sheriff determines that the sale of an estray under this section is unlikely to generate sufficient proceeds to cover the expense of the sale, the sheriff may, instead of selling the estray:(1)  donate the estray to a nonprofit organization;  or(2)  retain the estray and use it for county purposes.|Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1329, Sec. 1, 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 142.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 142 - Estrays|Section 142.014. Recovery by Owner of Proceeds of Sale

Sec. 142.014.  RECOVERY BY OWNER OF PROCEEDS OF SALE.  Not later than the 180th day after the date of sale of an estray under this chapter, the original owner of the estray may recover the net proceeds of the sale if:(1)  the owner has provided the sheriff with an affidavit of ownership containing the information prescribed by Section 142.010(b);(2)  the sheriff has approved the affidavit;(3)  the approved affidavit has been filed in the estray records of the county clerk; and(4)  the sheriff has signed a county voucher directing the payment.|Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 191 (S.B. 1357), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 142.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 142 - Estrays|Section 142.015. Disposition of Estray Under Perilous Condition

Sec. 142.015.  DISPOSITION OF ESTRAY UNDER PERILOUS CONDITION.  (a)  A sheriff or a sheriff's designee is not required to impound an estray if a perilous condition exists.(b)  If a perilous condition exists, the sheriff or the sheriff's designee may immediately dispose of the estray by any means without notifying the owner of the estray.(c)  The sheriff shall make a written report of the disposition and file the report with the county clerk for placement in the county estray records.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 15 (S.B. 174), Sec. 3, eff. May 10, 2013.|
TX Agric Code § 149.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 149 - Sale of Horsemeat for Human Consumption|Section 149.001. Definition

Sec. 149.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "horsemeat" means the flesh of an animal of the genus equus.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.|
TX Agric Code § 149.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 149 - Sale of Horsemeat for Human Consumption|Section 149.002. Sale or Possession of Horsemeat

Sec. 149.002.  SALE OR POSSESSION OF HORSEMEAT.  A person commits an offense if:(1)  the person sells, offers for sale, or exhibits for sale horsemeat as food for human consumption;  or(2)  the person possesses horsemeat with the intent to sell the horsemeat as food for human consumption.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.|
TX Agric Code § 149.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 149 - Sale of Horsemeat for Human Consumption|Section 149.003. Transfer of Horsemeat

Sec. 149.003.  TRANSFER OF HORSEMEAT.  A person commits an offense if the person:(1)  transfers horsemeat to a person who intends to sell the horsemeat, offer or exhibit it for sale, or possess it for sale as food for human consumption;  and(2)  knows or in the exercise of reasonable discretion should know that the person receiving the horsemeat intends to sell the horsemeat, offer or exhibit it for sale, or possess it for sale as food for human consumption.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.|
TX Agric Code § 149.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 149 - Sale of Horsemeat for Human Consumption|Section 149.004. Prima Facie Evidence of Offense

Sec. 149.004.  PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF OFFENSE.  In a prosecution under this chapter, any of the following is prima facie evidence of an offense:(1)  the presence of horsemeat in a retail store in which the meat of cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs is exhibited or kept for sale, unless the horsemeat is in a package or container of not more than five pounds and is plainly labeled "horsemeat";(2)  the presence of horsemeat in the wholesaler's establishment, warehouse, meat locker, meat cooler, or other place of storage or handling of the meat of cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs, unless the horsemeat is in a package or container of not more than five pounds and is plainly labeled "horsemeat";(3)  the presence of horsemeat mixed or commingled with the meat of cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs in hamburger, sausage, or other processed meat products;(4)  the transportation of horsemeat between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., unless the horsemeat is in individual packages or containers of not more than five pounds and is plainly labeled "horsemeat";(5)  the presence of horsemeat in or the delivery or attempted delivery of horsemeat to a restaurant or cafe;  and(6)  the presence of horsemeat in or the delivery or attempted delivery of horsemeat to an establishment that prepares, cans, or processes food products for human consumption from the meat of cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.|
TX Agric Code § 149.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 149 - Sale of Horsemeat for Human Consumption|Section 149.005. Penalty

Sec. 149.005.  PENALTY.  (a)  An offense under this chapter is punishable by:(1)  a fine of not more than $1,000;(2)  confinement in jail for not less than 30 days nor more than two years;  or(3)  both the fine and confinement.(b)  A second or subsequent offense under this chapter is punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not less than two years nor more than five years.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.005, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Agric Code § 149.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 149 - Sale of Horsemeat for Human Consumption|Section 149.006. Injunction

Sec. 149.006.  INJUNCTION.  On a conviction of an offense under this chapter, the court shall enjoin the defendant from slaughtering animals, selling meat, transporting meat, or in any manner purveying meat to the public as food for human consumption.  Each day the injunction is violated constitutes a separate contempt.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.|
TX Agric Code § 149.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 149 - Sale of Horsemeat for Human Consumption|Section 149.007. Effect on Municipal Ordinances

Sec. 149.007.  EFFECT ON MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, this chapter does not affect any provision of a municipal ordinance regulating the sale or possession of horsemeat or the licensing of horsemeat dealers.(b)  A municipal ordinance that directly conflicts with this chapter has no effect.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.|
TX Agric Code § 151.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 151 - Sale of Bison and Buffalo Products|Section 151.001. Definitions

Sec. 151.001.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this chapter:(1)  "Bison" means:(A)  an animal known by the scientific name Bovidae bison bison, commonly known as the North American prairie bison;  or(B)  an animal known by the scientific name Bovidae bison athabascae, commonly known as the Canadian woods bison.(2)  "Bison meat" means the meat or flesh of a bison.(3)  "Buffalo" means:(A)  an animal known by the scientific name Bovidae bubalus bubalis, commonly known as the Asian Indian buffalo, water buffalo, or caraboa;(B)  an animal known by the scientific name Bovidae syncerus caffer, commonly known as the African buffalo or Cape buffalo;(C)  an animal known by the scientific name Bovidae anoa depressicornis, commonly known as the Celebes buffalo;  or(D)  an animal known by the scientific name Bovidae anoa mindorenis, commonly known as the Philippine buffalo or Mindoro buffalo.(4)  "Buffalo meat" means the meat or flesh of a buffalo.(5)  "Restaurant" means a public eating place where food is sold.(6)  "Retail store" means a retail food store as defined under Section 437.001, Health and Safety Code, butcher shop, delicatessen, or other place where fresh or cooked meat is sold at retail for consumption off premises.(b)  For the purposes of:(1)  Subdivision (1), Subsection (a), the term "bison" does not include a hybrid of an animal listed in that subdivision;  and(2)  Subdivision (3), Subsection (a), the term "buffalo" does not include a hybrid of an animal listed in that subdivision.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 954, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 151.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 151 - Sale of Bison and Buffalo Products|Section 151.002. Labeling of Bison and Buffalo Meat

Sec. 151.002.  LABELING OF BISON AND BUFFALO MEAT.  (a)  A person may not knowingly sell at wholesale, at a retail store, or in a restaurant any bison or buffalo meat except in compliance with this section.(b)  The requirements of Subsections (c) and (d) apply only to bison or buffalo meat offered for sale at wholesale or at a retail store.(c)  A label or brand shall be placed on each quarter, half, or whole carcass of bison or buffalo meat and on each individually wrapped or packaged cut or other part of bison or buffalo meat.(d)  A label or sign shall be placed on each tray or case in which unwrapped or unpackaged cuts or slices of bison or buffalo meat are displayed for selection by a patron and on each tray or other container in which bison or buffalo meat is displayed in bulk.(e)  The label, brand, or sign must contain the words "bison meat," "North American bison meat," or "Native American bison meat," if the meat is bison meat.  The label, brand, or sign must contain the words "water buffalo meat" or "Asian buffalo meat" if the meat is buffalo meat.(f)  The label or sign for bison or buffalo meat required by Subsection (d) must be conspicuous and legible.(g)  A person may not label or represent a product that contains the meat, fat, or by-product of a species of animal other than bison or buffalo as being buffalo meat or bison meat.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 954, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 151.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 151 - Sale of Bison and Buffalo Products|Section 151.003. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 151.003.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 151.002(a).(b)  A first offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.  A subsequent offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.(c)  The Texas Department of Health shall enforce Section 151.002 and shall file a criminal complaint against any person who violates Section 151.002(a).|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 954, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 152.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 152 - Prevention and Investigation of Horse Theft|Section 152.001. Training Program for Horse Owners

Sec. 152.001.  TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HORSE OWNERS.  (a)  The Texas Agricultural Extension Service shall develop an ongoing training program for horse owners to promote the prevention of horse theft.  The program must include information on visible, permanent identification of horses and other security measures to prevent horse theft.(b)  A county office of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service periodically shall notify horse owners of the training program through public service announcements or other means.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 780, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Agriculture Code Sec. 151.001 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 152.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 152 - Prevention and Investigation of Horse Theft|Section 152.002. Training Program for Law Enforcement Agencies

Sec. 152.002.  TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.  (a)  A state, county, or local law enforcement agency with responsibility for investigating horse thefts shall provide training for its employees likely to handle horse theft cases regarding:(1)  state laws on horse theft;(2)  resources available for investigating horse thefts;(3)  communication about horse theft with other law enforcement agencies;  and(4)  identification of missing horses.(b)  To facilitate greater communication between law enforcement agencies in horse theft cases, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies shall, to the greatest extent possible, use the Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) in reporting and investigating horse thefts.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 780, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Agriculture Code Sec. 151.002 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 153.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products|Subtitle B - Livestock|Chapter 153 - Prevention and Investigation of Cattle Theft|Section 153.001. Definitions

Sec. 153.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Association" means the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.(2)  "Program" means the inspection program established by department rule under Section 153.002.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (H.B. 2817), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|