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Texas
Updates about legal issues facing animals in the state
The Animal Legal Defense Fund works at the federal, state and local levels to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals.
Animal Protection Laws Ranking
Each year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund publishes its U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report. Each state is ranked based on 20 different categories of animal protection.
Texas
Overall Rank: #12 (Top Tier)
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Animal Protection Laws of Texas
The Animal Protection Laws of Texas compendium contains the general animal protection and related statutes for Texas with an effective date on or before September 1, 2023.
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Stop Ag-Gag Laws
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No More Puppy Mills
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Passing Local Legislation: Retail Pet Sale Ban
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Passing Local Legislation: Prohibiting Animals in Circuses and Traveling Shows
Recent Victories
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Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders (Texas)
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Ag-Gag (Texas)
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Animal Possession Ban (Texas)
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Fighting to Bring Kristen Lindsey to Justice
Animal Legal Defense Fund 2023 State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report
See the best and worst states for animal protection laws