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Summary of Texas Animal Cruelty Laws (introductory level)

Overview of Texas Animal Cruelty Laws

Detailed Discussion of Texas Animal Cruelty Statutes & Case Law

Links to Texas Cruelty Statutes/Cases:

• Section 42.09 of Texas Penal Code:  Cruelty to Animals
• Dog Fighting:  Section 42.10 of Texas Penal Code
• Chapter 821 of Texas Health & Safety Code:  Treatment and Disposition of of Animals (civil code)
• Dangerous Wild Animals:  Chapter 822, Subchapter E of Texas Health & Safety Code
• Table of Texas Cases Related to Animal Law
• Table of Texas Statutes Related to Animal Law

Links at the Web Center:

State Cruelty Laws Topic Page

External Links:

Texas Humane Legislation Network

Texas Legislature Online

Teaching book

Animals, Welfare, Interests and Rights by Prof. David Favre