Animal Topics (Animals, Animal Control, Animal Shelters, Animals in Disaster, Animals in Public Places, Animal Friendly Program, Animal Ownership, Animal Bites)

In order to effectively administer an animal control program or an animal shelter, laws and regulations are required.

Below are the chapters of the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter that affect animal care and control agencies.

• Texas Health and Safety Code - Chapter 821 - Treatment and Disposition of Animals (PDF)
  
• Texas Health and Safety Code - Chapter 822- Regulation of Animals (PDF)
               New - Subchapter E - Dangerous Wild Animals (PDF)
• Texas Health and Safety Code - Chapter 823 - Animal Shelters (PDF)
  • Texas Administrative Code - Chapter 169, Subchapter C, Training of Animal Shelter Personnel
    
• Texas Health and Safety Code - Chapter 825 - Predatory Animals and Animal Pests (PDF)
  
• Texas Health and Safety Code - Chapter 826 - Rabies (PDF)
  • Texas Administrative Code - Chapter 169, Subchapter A, Rabies Control and Eradication
    
• Texas Health and Safety Code - Chapter 828 - Dog and Cat Sterilization
  • Texas Administrative Code - Chapter 169, Subchapter E, Dog and Cat Sterilization
    
  • New §169.102. Texas Department of Health Animal Friendly Grants (PDF)
    
• Penal Code. Cruelty to Animals and Dog Fighting (Vernon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated)