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This action is ONLY for residents of Texas.
Update: June 13, 2019
The 2019 Texas legislative session has adjourned and unfortunately House Bill 921 has failed to pass. Thank you to everyone who took action on this bill. Even though these important changes failed this legislative session, we will continue to press for humane policies in Texas. We’ll keep you in the loop about how you can help. Thank you for all you do for cats!
Update: March 26, 2019
Great news! The bill has been reported favorably out of committee. If you haven’t taken action yet, please do so and ask your representative to support this bill!
Original Message
The Texas House Committee on Public Health is considering House Bill 921, which aims to improve necessary oversight of animal shelters and increase transparency, so the public can better understand the outcomes for animals at those facilities. The bill would require shelters to keep records of all animals who enter their facility and to share the records on their websites. The Texas House Committee on Public Health is considering House Bill 921, which aims to improve necessary oversight of animal shelters and increase transparency, so the public can better understand the outcomes for animals at those facilities. The bill would require shelters to keep records of all animals who enter their facility and to share the records on their websites.
Attend the Hearing
Testify in person or just show your support of this important bill! Texas House Committee on Public Health meeting will be held:
| WHEN: | Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. (or upon final adjourn/recess or bill referral if permission granted) |
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| WHERE: | Texas Legislature: E2.026 1100 Congress Ave Austin, Texas 78701 |
In order to testify, you must register. You can find more information here: https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/hwrspublic/about.aspx
Ask your representative to support HB 921 for shelter animals today!