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TX Health & Safety Code § 822.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter E. Dangerous Wild Animals|Section 822.110. Attack by Animal; Escape of Animal; Liability

Sec. 822.110.  ATTACK BY ANIMAL;  ESCAPE OF ANIMAL;  LIABILITY.  (a)  An owner of a dangerous wild animal shall notify the animal registration agency of any attack of a human by the animal within 48 hours of the attack.(b)  An owner of a dangerous wild animal shall immediately notify the animal registration agency and the local law enforcement agency of any escape of the animal.(c)  An owner of a dangerous wild animal that escapes is liable for all costs incurred in apprehending and confining the animal.(d)  An animal registration agency, a law enforcement agency, or an employee of an animal registration agency or law enforcement agency is not liable to an owner of a dangerous wild animal for damages arising in connection with the escape of a dangerous wild animal, including liability for damage, injury, or death caused by the animal during or after the animal's escape, or for injury to or death of the animal as a result of apprehension or confinement of the animal after escape.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter E. Dangerous Wild Animals|Section 822.111. Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner; Caging Requirements and Standards

Sec. 822.111.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER; CAGING REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS.  (a)  The executive commissioner by rule shall establish caging requirements and standards for the keeping and confinement of a dangerous wild animal to ensure that the animal is kept in a manner and confined in a primary enclosure that:(1)  protects and enhances the public's health and safety;(2)  prevents escape by the animal; and(3)  provides a safe, healthy, and humane environment for the animal.(b)  An owner of a dangerous wild animal shall keep and confine the animal in accordance with the caging requirements and standards established by the executive commissioner.(c)  An animal registration agency may approve a deviation from the caging requirements and standards established by the executive commissioner, only if:(1)  the animal registration agency has good cause for the deviation; and(2)  the deviation:(A)  does not compromise the public's health and safety;(B)  does not reduce the total area of the primary enclosure below that established by the executive commissioner; and(C)  does not otherwise adversely affect the overall welfare of the animal involved.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1602, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter E. Dangerous Wild Animals|Section 822.112. Care, Treatment, and Transportation of Animal

Sec. 822.112.  CARE, TREATMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMAL.  (a)  For each dangerous wild animal, the owner shall comply with all applicable standards of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. Section 2131 et seq.) and its subsequent amendments and the regulations adopted under that Act relating to:(1)  facilities and operations;(2)  animal health and husbandry;  and(3)  veterinary care.(b)  An owner of a dangerous wild animal shall maintain a separate written log for each dangerous wild animal documenting the animal's veterinary care and shall make the log available to the animal registration agency or its agent on request.  The log must:(1)  identify the animal treated;(2)  provide the date of treatment;(3)  describe the type or nature of treatment;  and(4)  provide the name of the attending veterinarian, if applicable.(c)  When transporting a dangerous wild animal, the owner of the animal, or a designated carrier or intermediate handler of the animal, shall comply with all transportation standards that apply to that animal under the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. Section 2131 et seq.) and its subsequent amendments or the regulations adopted under that Act.(d)  A person is exempt from the requirements of this section if the person is caring for, treating, or transporting an animal for which the person holds a Class "A" or Class "B" dealer's license or a Class "C" exhibitor's license issued by the secretary of agriculture of the United States under the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. Section 2131 et seq.) and its subsequent amendments.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter E. Dangerous Wild Animals|Section 822.113. Offense and Penalty

Sec. 822.113.  OFFENSE AND PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 822.103(a), Section 822.106, or Section 822.110(a) or (b).  Each animal with respect to which there is a violation and each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly sells or otherwise transfers ownership of a dangerous wild animal to a person who does not have a certificate of registration for that animal as required by this subchapter.(c)  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter E. Dangerous Wild Animals|Section 822.114. Civil Penalty

Sec. 822.114.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who violates Section 822.103(a) is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $200 and not more than $2,000 for each animal with respect to which there is a violation and for each day the violation continues.(b)  The county or municipality in which the violation occurs may sue to collect a civil penalty.  A civil penalty collected under this subsection may be retained by the county or municipality.(c)  The county or municipality in which the violation occurs may also recover the reasonable costs of investigation, reasonable attorney's fees, and reasonable expert witness fees incurred by the animal registration agency in the civil action.  Costs or fees recovered under this subsection shall be credited to the operating account from which payment for the animal registration agency's expenditures was made.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter E. Dangerous Wild Animals|Section 822.115. Injunction

Sec. 822.115.  INJUNCTION.  Any person who is directly harmed or threatened with harm by a violation of this subchapter or a failure to enforce this subchapter may sue an owner of a dangerous wild animal to enjoin a violation of this subchapter or to enforce this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter E. Dangerous Wild Animals|Section 822.116. Effect of Subchapter on Other Law

Sec. 822.116.  EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER ON OTHER LAW.  (a)  This subchapter does not affect the applicability of any other law, rule, order, ordinance, or other legal requirement of this state or a political subdivision of this state.(b)  This subchapter does not prevent a municipality or county from prohibiting or regulating by ordinance or order the ownership, possession, confinement, or care of a dangerous wild animal.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter A. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents|Section 825.001. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents

Sec. 825.001.  COOPERATION BETWEEN STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES IN CONTROLLING PREDATORY ANIMALS AND RODENTS.  The state shall cooperate through The Texas A&M University System with the appropriate federal officers and agencies in controlling coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, Russian boars, and other predatory animals and in controlling prairie dogs, pocket gophers, jackrabbits, ground squirrels, rats, and other rodent pests to protect livestock, food and feed supplies, crops, and ranges.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter A. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents|Section 825.002. Cooperative Agreement

Sec. 825.002.  COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.  The director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service shall execute a cooperative agreement with the appropriate federal officers or agencies to perform the cooperative work in predatory animal and rodent control in the manner and under the regulations stated in the agreement.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter A. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents|Section 825.003. Expenditure of Appropriations

Sec. 825.003.  EXPENDITURE OF APPROPRIATIONS.  The state funds appropriated to administer this subchapter shall be spent in amounts as authorized by the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System and disbursed on vouchers or payrolls certified by the director of the extension service.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter A. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents|Section 825.004. Appropriations by Local Governments

Sec. 825.004.  APPROPRIATIONS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.  The commissioners court of a county or the governing body of a municipality may appropriate funds to perform predatory animal and rodent control work described by this subchapter and, in cooperation with federal and state authorities, may employ labor and purchase and provide supplies required to effectively perform that work.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter A. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents|Section 825.005. Sale of Furs, Skins, and Specimens

Sec. 825.005.  SALE OF FURS, SKINS, AND SPECIMENS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), all furs, skins, and specimens of value taken by hunters or trappers paid from state funds under this subchapter shall be sold under rules adopted by The Texas A&M University System.  The proceeds of the sales shall be deposited to the credit of the fund established for predatory animal and rodent control.(b)  Any specimen taken under this subchapter may be presented free of charge to any state, county, or federal institution for scientific purposes.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter A. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents|Section 825.006. Bounties Prohibited

Sec. 825.006.  BOUNTIES PROHIBITED.  (a)  A hunter or trapper acting under this subchapter may not collect a bounty from a county or any other source for an animal taken under this subchapter.(b)  The scalp of each animal taken under this subchapter shall be destroyed and each skin that has commercial value shall be sold.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter A. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents|Section 825.007. Construction With Parks and Wildlife Code

Sec. 825.007.  CONSTRUCTION WITH PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE.  Section 71.004(b), Parks and Wildlife Code, does not apply to a hunter or trapper while performing duties under this subchapter.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter A. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents|Section 825.008. Tampering With Traps; Criminal Penalty

Sec. 825.008.  TAMPERING WITH TRAPS;  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person maliciously or wilfully tampers with all or any part of a trap set under this subchapter or removes a trap from the position in which it is placed by a hunter or trapper acting under this subchapter.(b)  An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter A. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents|Section 825.009. Stealing Traps; Criminal Penalty

Sec. 825.009.  STEALING TRAPS;  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person steals or fraudulently takes a trap belonging to the state or the United States Department of the Interior.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $200.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter A. Cooperation Between State and Federal Agencies in Controlling Predatory Animals and Rodents|Section 825.010. Stealing Animals From Traps; Criminal Penalty

Sec. 825.010.  STEALING ANIMALS FROM TRAPS;  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person steals an animal listed in Section 825.001 from a trap set under this subchapter or takes the animal from the trap without authority.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $200.(c)  An animal stolen or taken in violation of this section is the property of the state.  A complaint alleging a violation of this section must allege that the animal is owned by the state, and the only proof necessary to establish ownership shall consist of proving that the animal was taken from a trap that had been set by a hunter or trapper acting under this subchapter.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter B. Purchase of Poison to Destroy Certain Animal Pests|Section 825.021. Commissioners Court May Purchase Poison

Sec. 825.021.  COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY PURCHASE POISON.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county may purchase poisons and related accessories required by citizens of the county to destroy prairie dogs, wildcats, gophers, ground squirrels, wolves, coyotes, rats, English sparrows, and ravens.(b)  The commissioners court may furnish the poison to citizens of the county free or at cost.(c)  The commissioners court shall pay for the poison from the general fund of the county and shall deposit the proceeds of any sale to the credit of that fund.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter B. Purchase of Poison to Destroy Certain Animal Pests|Section 825.022. Notice Concerning Poison

Sec. 825.022.  NOTICE CONCERNING POISON.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county acting under this subchapter shall determine the days on which the poison will be put out and shall give notice at least 20 days before the first day it is put out.(b)  The notice required by this section must be:(1)  published in at least one county newspaper, if one is available, for three successive issues;  and(2)  posted in public places.(c)  The notice must state when the poison will be put out, the fact that it may be obtained from the commissioners court, and the terms on which it may be obtained.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter B. Purchase of Poison to Destroy Certain Animal Pests|Section 825.024. Duties of Land Holders, Lessees, and Tenants

Sec. 825.024.  DUTIES OF LAND HOLDERS, LESSEES, AND TENANTS.  (a)  Each land holder whose premises are infested with any pests listed in Section 825.021 shall obtain and apply the poison as provided in the plans furnished by the commissioner of agriculture.(b)  Each lessee or tenant occupying any premises under contract shall obtain the poison and destroy any pests listed in Section 825.021 that infest the premises.  Any expenses incurred under this subsection by a lessee or tenant shall be charged against the landowner and are collectible as any other valid debt.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter C. Bounties for Predatory Animals|Section 825.031. Bounties for Predatory Animals

Sec. 825.031.  BOUNTIES FOR PREDATORY ANIMALS.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county may pay bounties for killing predatory animals not listed on any state or federal protected species list.(b)  The commissioners court may determine which animals are predatory animals in that county.(c)  The commissioners court may determine the amount of a bounty to be paid under this section for each animal.  The bounty shall be paid from the general fund of the county by a warrant drawn on that fund by the county judge on presentation of proof of destruction required by the commissioners court.  A bounty paid under this section may not exceed $50 for each animal unless approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.(d)  The commissioners court may determine eligibility criteria for receiving a bounty under this section.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 84, Sec. 1,2, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1279, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter C. Bounties for Predatory Animals|Section 825.032. Angelina, Henderson, or Trinity County: Wolves and Other Predatory Animals

Sec. 825.032.  ANGELINA, HENDERSON, OR TRINITY COUNTY:  WOLVES AND OTHER PREDATORY ANIMALS.  (a)  The Commissioners Court of Angelina, Henderson, or Trinity County may pay bounties for the destruction of wolves and other predatory animals in the county.(b)  The commissioners court may, by resolution entered on its minutes, provide for the destruction of wolves and other predatory animals, the method of destruction and proof necessary to entitle the person destroying the animal to receive the bounty, and the amount of the bounty to be paid for each animal.(c)  A bounty paid under this section shall be paid by warrant drawn on the general fund of the county by the county judge on presentation of proof of destruction required by the commissioners court.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter C. Bounties for Predatory Animals|Section 825.033. Aransas, Bee, Refugio, or San Patricio County: Rattlesnakes, Wolves, Coyotes, Panthers, Bobcats, and Other Predatory Animals

Sec. 825.033.  ARANSAS, BEE, REFUGIO, OR SAN PATRICIO COUNTY:  RATTLESNAKES, WOLVES, COYOTES, PANTHERS, BOBCATS, AND OTHER PREDATORY ANIMALS.  (a)  The Commissioners Court of Aransas, Bee, Refugio, or San Patricio County may pay bounties for the destruction of rattlesnakes, wolves, coyotes, panthers, bobcats, and other predatory animals in the county to preserve game and to protect the interests of livestock and poultry raisers.(b)  The commissioners court may set the bounty in an amount not to exceed:(1)  $5 for each wolf, coyote, panther, or bobcat; (2)  50 cents for each raccoon, skunk, opossum, or other similar animal;  and(3)  10 cents for each rattlesnake.(c)  The commissioners court shall, by resolution entered on its minutes, specify the amount of the bounty to be paid for each animal and prescribe regulations and require proof necessary to protect the county's interest.(d)  The bounties paid under this section shall be paid by warrant drawn on the general fund of the county by the county judge.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter C. Bounties for Predatory Animals|Section 825.034. Panola County: Wolves

Sec. 825.034.  PANOLA COUNTY:  WOLVES.  (a)  The Commissioners Court of Panola County may pay bounties on wolves in order to preserve game.(b)  The commissioners court may set the bounty in an amount not to exceed $25 for each wolf killed.  The bounty shall be paid from the general fund of the county.(c)  The commissioners court may adopt rules necessary to protect the interest of the county and may require proof necessary to assure that one wolf has been killed for each wolf paid for.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 825.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests|Subchapter C. Bounties for Predatory Animals|Section 825.035. Borden County: Rabbits

Sec. 825.035.  BORDEN COUNTY:  RABBITS.  (a)  The Commissioners Court of Borden County may pay bounties for lawfully killing wild rabbits in the county to prevent property damage.(b)  The bounty may not exceed 10 cents for each rabbit and shall be paid from the general fund of the county.(c)  The commissioners court may adopt rules necessary to protect the interest of the county and may require proof necessary to assure that one rabbit has been killed for each rabbit paid for.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|