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2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 147 - Livestock Commission Merchants › Subchapter C. Records › Section 147.042. Record of Transportation

Sec. 147.042.  RECORD OF TRANSPORTATION.  (a)  Each livestock auction commission merchant shall keep a record of the motor vehicle and trailer or semitrailer on which livestock is transported to the place of sale.  The record must be in a form prescribed by the Texas Animal Health Commission and must show the name of the owner of the livestock, the name of the owner of the vehicle, and the name, make, and license plate number of the vehicle.  The commission merchant shall prepare the record and make it available for public inspection within 24 hours after receipt of the livestock.
(b)  Each livestock auction commission merchant shall keep a record of the motor vehicle and trailer or semitrailer on which livestock is transported from the place of sale.  The record must be in a form prescribed by the Texas Animal Health Commission and must show the name and address of the purchaser of the livestock and the name and address of the owner of the vehicle.  The commission merchant shall prepare the record and make it available immediately after the livestock is sold and before the livestock is removed from the place of sale.
(c)  The livestock auction commission merchant shall furnish a copy of the record under Subsection (b) of this section to the driver of the vehicle transporting the livestock from the place of sale.  The driver shall keep that record in the driver's possession while transporting the livestock and shall exhibit the record on demand of any peace officer.
(d)  Each livestock auction commission merchant shall retain records kept under this section for at least one year after the date of sale.  The commission merchant shall keep the records open for public inspection at reasonable hours.
(e)  This section does not apply to a private sale in which the livestock of only one person is offered for sale.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1382, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 147 - Livestock Commission Merchants › Subchapter D. Penalties › Section 147.061. Failure to File or Maintain Bond

Sec. 147.061.  FAILURE TO FILE OR MAINTAIN BOND.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person:
(1)  advertises or solicits business, or engages in business, as a livestock commission merchant without filing a bond in accordance with this chapter;  or
(2)  as a livestock commission merchant, fails to maintain a bond in full force and effect in accordance with this chapter.
(b)  A person commits an offense if the person:
(1)  advertises or solicits business, or engages in business, as a livestock auction commission merchant without filing a bond in accordance with this chapter;  or
(2)  as a livestock auction commission merchant, fails to maintain a bond in full force and effect in accordance with this chapter.
(c)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony punishable by:
(1)  a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000;
(2)  imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not less than one nor more than two years; or
(3)  both fine and imprisonment under this subsection.
(d)  An offense under Subsection (b) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1)  a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000;
(2)  confinement in county jail for not more than 30 days;  or
(3)  both fine and confinement under this subsection.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1382, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.003, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 147 - Livestock Commission Merchants › Subchapter D. Penalties › Section 147.062. Failure to Post Copy of Bond

Sec. 147.062.  FAILURE TO POST COPY OF BOND.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person fails to post a copy of the person's bond in accordance with Section 147.027 of this code.
(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100.
(c)  A person commits a separate offense each day that the copy is not posted.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1383, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 147 - Livestock Commission Merchants › Subchapter D. Penalties › Section 147.063. Failure to Remit Proceeds of Sale

Sec. 147.063.  FAILURE TO REMIT PROCEEDS OF SALE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if, as a livestock commission merchant, the person intentionally fails and refuses to remit the net proceeds of a sale of livestock in accordance with Section 147.004 of this code.
(b)  A person commits an offense if, as a livestock auction commission merchant, the person intentionally fails and refuses to remit the net proceeds of a sale of livestock in accordance with Section 147.004 of this code.
(c)  An offense under Subsection (a) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1)  a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000;
(2)  confinement in county jail for not less than 1 month nor more than 12 months;  or
(3)  both fine and confinement under this subsection.
(d)  An offense under Subsection (b) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1)  a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100;
(2)  confinement in county jail for not more than 30 days;  or
(3)  both fine and confinement under this subsection.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1383, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 995, ch. 235, art. 1, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 147 - Livestock Commission Merchants › Subchapter D. Penalties › Section 147.064. Appropriation of Proceeds of Sale

Sec. 147.064.  APPROPRIATION OF PROCEEDS OF SALE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if, as a livestock commission merchant, the person appropriates or uses any portion of the net proceeds of the sale of livestock for a purpose other than remitting the proceeds under Section 147.004 of this code.
(b)  A person commits an offense if, as a livestock auction commission merchant, the person appropriates or uses any portion of the net proceeds of the sale of livestock for a purpose other than remitting the proceeds under Section 147.004 of this code.
(c)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not less than two years nor more than four years.
(d)  An offense under Subsection (b) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1)  a fine of not more than $1,000;  and
(2)  confinement in county jail for not more than one year.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1383, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.004, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 147 - Livestock Commission Merchants › Subchapter D. Penalties › Section 147.065. Failure to Keep or Exhibit Transportation Records

Sec. 147.065.  FAILURE TO KEEP OR EXHIBIT TRANSPORTATION RECORDS.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 147.042 of this code.
(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $200.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1384, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 148.001. Definition

Sec. 148.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "slaughterer" means a person engaged in the business of slaughtering livestock for profit.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1385, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 308, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 681 (H.B. 92), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 602 (H.B. 3361), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 644 (H.B. 4559), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 148.002. Slaughterer to Register

Sec. 148.002.  SLAUGHTERER TO REGISTER.  (a)  Before engaging in business as a slaughterer, a person must register with the county clerk, giving the person's name and intent to engage in business as a slaughterer.
(b)  This section does not apply to a person who slaughters at least 300 head of cattle a day.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1385, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 148.003. Slaughter of Unbranded or Unmarked Livestock; Slaughter Without Bill of Sale

Sec. 148.003.  SLAUGHTER OF UNBRANDED OR UNMARKED LIVESTOCK;  SLAUGHTER WITHOUT BILL OF SALE.  (a)  A slaughterer may not purchase or slaughter for market livestock that is unmarked or unbranded.
(b)  A slaughterer may not purchase and slaughter any animal without receiving a bill of sale or written transfer from the person selling the livestock.
(c)  This section does not apply to the slaughter of an animal raised by the slaughterer.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1385, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter B. Records and Reports › Section 148.011. Record of Purchase and Slaughter

Sec. 148.011.  RECORD OF PURCHASE AND SLAUGHTER.  (a)  In accordance with this section, a slaughterer shall keep a record of all livestock purchased or slaughtered.  Both the slaughterer and the person managing the slaughtering operations are responsible for maintaining records under this section.  A person who owns or operates a locker plant and leases, rents, or furnishes space to others in that plant for profit shall keep records in accordance with this section as if that person were a slaughterer.
(b)  Each slaughterer shall record in a bound volume:
(1)  a description of the livestock by kind, color, sex, probable age, any marks and brands, and the location of any marks and brands;
(2)  the name and address of the person from whom the livestock was purchased or acquired or for whom the livestock was slaughtered;
(3)  if the livestock is delivered to the slaughterer by someone other than the slaughterer or the slaughterer's agent, the name and address of the individual delivering the livestock and the make, model, and license plate number of the vehicle in which the livestock was delivered;  and
(4)  the date of delivery of the livestock to the slaughterer.
(c)  The record must be prepared and made available to the Texas Animal Health Commission and for public inspection within 24 hours after the slaughterer receives the livestock.  The slaughterer shall preserve the record for at least two years and shall keep the record open for public inspection at all reasonable hours.
(d)  The Texas Animal Health Commission shall disseminate the provisions of this section and Section 148.063 of this code to interested persons.  The commission shall carry out occasional spot checks of places maintained by slaughterers in order to determine if the provisions of this section are complied with.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1385, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 836, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 780, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 604, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter B. Records and Reports › Section 148.012. Reports to County

Sec. 148.012.  REPORTS TO COUNTY.  (a)  At each regular meeting of the county commissioners court, each slaughterer shall make a sworn report relating to the animals slaughtered since the last regular meeting of the court.  The report must provide:
(1)  the number of animals slaughtered;
(2)  the color, age, sex, and marks and brands of each animal slaughtered;
(3)  a bill of sale or written conveyance for each animal purchased for slaughter;  and
(4)  a notation of any slaughtered animals that were raised by the slaughterer.
(b)  The slaughterer shall file the report required by Subsection (a) of this section with the county clerk.
(c)  In addition to the report made under Subsection (a), a slaughterer of cattle or horses shall file with the county clerk a record showing:
(1)  the marks, brands, and general description of the cattle or horses;
(2)  the names of the persons from whom the cattle or horses were purchased;
(3)  the date of purchase;  and
(4)  the county from which the cattle or horses were driven.
(d)  The slaughterer shall file the record required by Subsection (c) on the first day of each month with the county clerk of the county where the cattle or horses were slaughtered.  The clerk shall copy the report into records maintained for that purpose and return the original to the person recording the information.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1386, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1248, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 780, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter C. Payment for Livestock Purchased for Slaughter › Section 148.021. Meat Processor

Sec. 148.021.  MEAT PROCESSOR.  A person is a meat processor subject to this subchapter if the person is engaged in the business of slaughtering cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs and processing or packaging them for sale as meat.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1387, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter C. Payment for Livestock Purchased for Slaughter › Section 148.022. Time and Method of Payment for Purchases

Sec. 148.022.  TIME AND METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR PURCHASES.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this section or by agreement, a meat processor, or any other person, who purchases cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs for slaughter shall make payment for the livestock by:
(1)  cash or check for the purchase price actually delivered to the seller or the seller's representative at the location where the purchaser takes physical possession of the livestock and on the day of the transaction;  or
(2)  wire transfer of funds on the business day on which possession of the livestock is transferred.
(b)  If transfer of possession of the livestock is accomplished after normal banking hours, the purchaser shall make payment no later than the close of the first business day following the transfer of possession.
(c)  If the livestock is purchased on the basis of grade and yield, the purchaser shall make payment by wire transfer of funds no later than the close of the first business day following determination of the grade and yield.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1387, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter C. Payment for Livestock Purchased for Slaughter › Section 148.023. Agreement on Time and Method of Payment

Sec. 148.023.  AGREEMENT ON TIME AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.  (a)  The purchaser and seller of cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs, or other expressly authorized agents, may agree in writing on a method of payment other than that provided by Section 148.022 of this code.
(b)  An agreement under this section must state that it may be canceled at any time by either party, after which payment must be made in accordance with Section 148.022 of this code.
(c)  An agreement may not alter any other requirement of this subchapter.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1387, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter C. Payment for Livestock Purchased for Slaughter › Section 148.024. Delay in Collection of Payment Instruments

Sec. 148.024.  DELAY IN COLLECTION OF PAYMENT INSTRUMENTS.  An instrument issued in payment for livestock under this subchapter shall be drawn on banks that are so located as not to artificially delay collection of funds through mail or otherwise cause an undue lapse of time in the clearance process.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1387, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter C. Payment for Livestock Purchased for Slaughter › Section 148.025. Damages

Sec. 148.025.  DAMAGES.  A purchaser who fails to pay for livestock as provided by this subchapter or who artificially delays the collection of funds for the payment is liable to the seller of the livestock for the purchase price and:
(1)  damages in an amount equal to 12 percent of the purchase price;
(2)  interest on the purchase price at the highest legal rate from the transfer of possession until payment is made in accordance with this subchapter;  and
(3)  a reasonable attorney's fee for the prosecution of collection of the payment.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1387, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter C. Payment for Livestock Purchased for Slaughter › Section 148.026. Lien

Sec. 148.026.  LIEN.  (a)  To secure all or part of the sales price, a person who sells cattle, sheep, goats, or hogs for slaughter has a lien on each animal sold and on the carcass of the animal, products from the animal, and proceeds from the sale of the animal, its carcass, or its products.
(b)  A lien under this section is attached and perfected on delivery of the livestock to the purchaser without further action.  The lien continues as to the animal, its carcass, its products, and the proceeds of any sale without regard to possession by the party entitled to the lien.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1388, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter C. Payment for Livestock Purchased for Slaughter › Section 148.027. Commingling of Livestock Under Lien

Sec. 148.027.  COMMINGLING OF LIVESTOCK UNDER LIEN.  (a)  If an animal, its carcass, or its products is under a lien and is commingled with other livestock, carcasses, or products so that the identity is lost, the lien extends to all of the commingled animals, carcasses, or products as if the lien had been perfected originally in all of them.
(b)  Each lien extended under this section is on a parity with any other lien extended under this section.
(c)  A lien extended under this section is not enforceable against a person without actual knowledge of the lien who purchases one or more of the carcasses or products in the ordinary course of trade or business from the party who commingled the carcasses or products, nor against a subsequent transferee from that purchaser, but is enforceable against the proceeds of that sale.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1388, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter C. Payment for Livestock Purchased for Slaughter › Section 148.028. Priority of Lien

Sec. 148.028.  PRIORITY OF LIEN.  A lien under this subchapter has priority over any other lien or perfected security interest in the animal, its carcass, its products, or proceeds from the sale of the animal, its carcass, or its products.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1388, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter C. Payment for Livestock Purchased for Slaughter › Section 148.029. Fee for Horses Sold to Slaughterer

Sec. 148.029.  FEE FOR HORSES SOLD TO SLAUGHTERER.  (a)  A slaughterer shall pay the following fees for each horse purchased for slaughter:
(1)  $2 to the Texas Agricultural Extension Service;  and
(2)  $3 to the department, agency, or association authorized and designated by the secretary of agriculture of the United States to inspect livestock in Texas under 7 U.S.C. Section 217a.
(b)  The slaughterer shall remit the fees required by Subsection (a) on a weekly basis.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 780, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter C. Payment for Livestock Purchased for Slaughter › Section 148.030. Inspection of Horses Sold Through Certain Slaughterhouses

Sec. 148.030.  INSPECTION OF HORSES SOLD THROUGH CERTAIN SLAUGHTERHOUSES.  The department, agency, or association authorized to inspect livestock under 7 U.S.C. Section 217a shall inspect for identification purposes each horse held, handled, purchased, or sold through a slaughterhouse.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 780, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable Only to Certain Counties › Section 148.041. Application of Subchapter

Sec. 148.041.  APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter does not apply to the following counties:  Anderson, Austin, Bandera, Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Bowie, Brazos, Burleson, Caldwell, Calhoun, Camp, Cass, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Collin, Colorado, Comal, Comanche, Dallas, Delta, Denton, DeWitt, Ellis, Falls, Fannin, Fayette, Franklin, Freestone, Galveston, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Grayson, Gregg, Grimes, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Harrison, Hays, Henderson, Hill, Hopkins, Houston, Hunt, Johnson, Karnes, Kaufman, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Lamar, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Limestone, Llano, Madison, Marion, Mason, McLennan, Milam, Montgomery, Morris, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Palo, Pinto, Panola, Polk, Rains, Robertson, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Smith, Sutton, Tarrant, Titus, Travis, Trinity, Upshur, Van Zandt, Walker, Waller, Washington, Williamson, and Wood.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1388, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable Only to Certain Counties › Section 148.042. Slaughterer's Bond

Sec. 148.042.  SLAUGHTERER'S BOND.  (a)  Before engaging in business as a slaughterer of cattle, a person must file a bond with the clerk of the county court of the county in which the person is to conduct business.  The bond is subject to approval by the county judge and must be:
(1)  in an amount not less than $200 nor more than $1,000;
(2)  payable to the State of Texas;  and
(3)  conditioned that the slaughterer will comply with the requirements of this subchapter.
(b)  A district or county attorney of the county in which the bond is filed may sue on the bond of a slaughterer who violates a provision of this subchapter.  Any sum recovered by suit on the bond shall be deposited in the county treasury to the credit of the available school fund.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1388, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable Only to Certain Counties › Section 148.043. Records

Sec. 148.043.  RECORDS.  (a)  A slaughterer of cattle shall keep a true and faithful record, in a book kept for that purpose, of all cattle purchased or slaughtered, including:
(1)  a description of each animal, including marks, brands, age, color, and weight;
(2)  the name of the person from whom the cattle were purchased;  and
(3)  the date of each purchase.
(b)  A slaughterer shall keep records under this section open for public inspection at reasonable hours.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1389, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable Only to Certain Counties › Section 148.045. Purchase of Slaughtered Cattle Without Hide or Ears

Sec. 148.045.  PURCHASE OF SLAUGHTERED CATTLE WITHOUT HIDE OR EARS.  A slaughterer may not purchase cattle that have been slaughtered by another person if:
(1)  the slaughtered animal is not accompanied by the hide and ears;  or
(2)  the ear mark or brand on the hide accompanying a slaughtered animal has been changed, mutilated, or destroyed.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1389, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter E. Penalties › Section 148.061. Failure to Register

Sec. 148.061.  FAILURE TO REGISTER.  (a)  A person required by Section 148.002 of this code to register as a slaughterer commits an offense if the person fails to register.
(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $25.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1390, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter E. Penalties › Section 148.062. Slaughter of Unbranded or Unmarked Livestock; Slaughter Without Bill of Sale

Sec. 148.062.  SLAUGHTER OF UNBRANDED OR UNMARKED LIVESTOCK;  SLAUGHTER WITHOUT BILL OF SALE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person slaughters unbranded or unmarked livestock, or purchases or slaughters an animal without receiving a bill of sale or written transfer, in violation of Section 148.003 of this code.
(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $300.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1390, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter E. Penalties › Section 148.063. Failure to Keep or Provide Records of Purchase or Slaughter

Sec. 148.063.  FAILURE TO KEEP OR PROVIDE RECORDS OF PURCHASE OR SLAUGHTER.  (a)  A person required to keep records of purchase or slaughter by Section 148.011 of this code commits an offense if the person violates that section.
(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $200.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1390, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter E. Penalties › Section 148.064. Failure to Report to County

Sec. 148.064.  FAILURE TO REPORT TO COUNTY.  (a)  A person required by Section 148.012(a) of this code to file reports on slaughtered animals with the county commits an offense if the person fails to file a report as required by that section.
(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $300.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1390, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter E. Penalties › Section 148.065. Failure to File Bond

Sec. 148.065.  FAILURE TO FILE BOND.  (a)  A person required by Section 148.042 of this code to file a bond commits an offense if the person engages in business as a slaughterer without filing bond in accordance with that section.
(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $200.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1390, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter E. Penalties › Section 148.066. Failure to Keep or Permit Inspection of Records

Sec. 148.066.  FAILURE TO KEEP OR PERMIT INSPECTION OF RECORDS.  (a)  A person required by Section 148.043 of this code to keep records commits an offense if the person:
(1)  fails to keep records as required by that section;  or
(2)  refuses to permit inspection of those records at reasonable hours.
(b)  An offense under Subsection (a)(1) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $20 nor more than $200.
(c)  An offense under Subsection (a)(2) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1390, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock › Subchapter E. Penalties › Section 148.069. Purchase of Slaughtered Cattle Without Hide or Ears

Sec. 148.069.  PURCHASE OF SLAUGHTERED CATTLE WITHOUT HIDE OR EARS.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person purchases slaughtered cattle in violation of Section 148.045 of this code.
(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1391, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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)  Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 854 (H.B. 3419), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
(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.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 854 (H.B. 3419), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 150 - Imported Meat › Subchapter A. Sale of Imported Fresh Meat › Section 150.001. Definitions

Sec. 150.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Fresh meat" means a quarter, half, or whole carcass of beef, pork, or mutton or a cut or other part of the carcass that has not been canned, cooked, or otherwise processed.
(2)  "Ground meat" includes fresh meat subsequently ground or commingled.
(3)  "Imported fresh meat" means fresh meat imported from a foreign nation.  The term includes ground meat any part of which is fresh meat imported from a foreign nation.
(4)  "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation.
(5)  "Retail store" means a grocery store, butcher shop, delicatessen, or other place where fresh meat is sold at retail for consumption off premises.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.02(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 150 - Imported Meat › Subchapter A. Sale of Imported Fresh Meat › Section 150.002. Labeling of Imported Fresh Meat

Sec. 150.002.  LABELING OF IMPORTED FRESH MEAT.  (a)  A person may not knowingly sell at wholesale or at a retail store any imported fresh meat unless the person complies with the requirements prescribed by this section.
(b)  The requirements of Subsections (c) and (d) of this section apply only to imported fresh 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 imported fresh meat and on each individually wrapped or packaged cut or other part of imported fresh meat.
(d)  A label or sign shall be placed on each tray or case in which unwrapped or unpackaged cuts or slices of imported fresh meat are displayed for selection by a patron and on each tray or other container in which imported fresh meat, including hamburger, ground meat, or sausage, is displayed in bulk.
(e)  The label, brand, or sign must contain the words "Product of _____________" (nation of origin of the imported fresh meat) or other words clearly indicating the nation of origin.  The label or sign for imported fresh meat described by Subsection (d) must be conspicuous and legible.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.02(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 150 - Imported Meat › Subchapter A. Sale of Imported Fresh Meat › Section 150.003. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 150.003.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 150.002 of this code.
(b)  A first offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200.  A subsequent offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, confinement in the county jail for not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days, or both.
(c)  The Texas Department of Health shall enforce Section 150.002 of this code and shall file a sworn complaint against any person who violates that section.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.02(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 150 - Imported Meat › Subchapter B. Purchase of Imported Beef by State Agencies and Political Subdivisions › Section 150.011. Definitions

Sec. 150.011.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Political subdivision" means a county or municipality or a school, junior college, water, hospital, reclamation, or other special-purpose district.
(2)  "State agency" means an agency, department, board, or commission of the state or a state eleemosynary, educational, rehabilitative, correctional, or custodial facility.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.02(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Agriculture Code › Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products › Subtitle B - Livestock › Chapter 150 - Imported Meat › Subchapter B. Purchase of Imported Beef by State Agencies and Political Subdivisions › Section 150.012. Purchase of Imported Beef by State Agency or Political Subdivision

Sec. 150.012.  PURCHASE OF IMPORTED BEEF BY STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  (a)  A state agency or political subdivision may not purchase beef or a product consisting substantially of beef that has been imported from outside the United States.
(b)  The Texas Department of Health shall enforce this section and shall receive reports of violations of this section.
(c)  The Texas Board of Health shall adopt rules for the reporting of purchases covered by this section by state agencies and political subdivisions and for the reporting of violations of this section.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 2.02(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.