Texas 89th Legislature
Animals
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 11 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Animals Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (17)
Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals.
Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
Relating to the issuance of permits for bovine producer dairy farms in certain areas of this state.
Relating to the issuance of permits for bovine producer dairy farms in certain areas of this state.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.
Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.
Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties.
Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Relating to the establishment of an electronic registry of livestock marks and brands.
Relating to the establishment of an electronic registry of livestock marks and brands.
Relating to the taking of aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.
Relating to the taking of aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.
Relating to consolidating certain nonresident hunting licenses.
Relating to consolidating certain nonresident hunting licenses.
Relating to the disclosure of certain harvest report information submitted to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the disclosure of certain harvest report information submitted to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.
Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.
Relating to the regulation of fire prevention standards for certain agricultural facilities.
Relating to the regulation of fire prevention standards for certain agricultural facilities.
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to a permit issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain hunting dog field trials; authorizing a fee.
Relating to a permit issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain hunting dog field trials; authorizing a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on animals passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 17 laws related to animals. These bills were authored by 11 different legislators and address various aspects of animals policy in Texas.
- Did animals bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Animals legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 9 Senate bills and 8 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most animals bills?
- The leading authors of animals legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 6 bills, Rep. Cody Harris (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Cesar Blanco (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on animals issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for animals legislation?
- Among the 17 animals bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 8 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to animals in Texas law?
- Animals legislation frequently overlaps with Agriculture, Parks & Wildlife, Parks & Wildlife--hunting & Fishing. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for animals legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 11 of the 17 animals bills (65%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on animals policy.
- When do Texas animals laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some animals bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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