Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 361.117 - Disposal of Carcasses of Animals Killed on Roadways(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, counties and municipalities may dispose of the carcasses of animals killed on county or municipal roadways by burying the carcasses on property owned by the entity that is responsible for road maintenance. No permit shall be required to dispose of animal carcasses on county or municipal property. Disposal shall be conducted in a manner consistent with public health.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Texas Department of Transportation may dispose of the carcasses of animals killed on the state highway system by burying the carcasses on state highway right-of-way. No permit shall be required to dispose of animal carcasses on state highway right-of-way. Disposal shall be conducted in a manner consistent with public health.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.117
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 276, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997. Renumbered from Sec. 361.116 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(67), eff. 9/1/1999.