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AUSTIN – The Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations passed SB 295, which established basic standards of shelter and care for restrained dogs, on a unanimous 6-0 vote. The top legislative priority for the Texas Humane Legislation Network, SB 295, would institute several improvements and clarifications to existing law, protecting the health and welfare of Texas dogs and providing law enforcement the tools they need to intercede on behalf of a suffering dog.
“Yesterday’s bipartisan, 6-0 vote proves this is a bill that members from both parties are getting behind,” remarked Laura Donahue, executive director of THLN. “The Texas Legislature is ready to put an end to the cruel practice chaining of dogs in Texas, and to ensure our dogs have adequate shelter when they live outdoors.”
For more information, visit www.thln.org or contact Laura Donahue at laura@texashumanenetwork.org
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