Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 802.003 - Applicability of Chapter(a) This chapter does not affect the applicability of any other law, rule, order, ordinance, or other legal requirement of the federal government, this state, or a political subdivision of this state.(b) This chapter does not prevent a municipality or county from prohibiting or further regulating by order or ordinance the possession, breeding, or selling of dogs or cats.(c) This chapter does not apply to an animal regulated under Subtitle A-1, Title 13 (Texas Racing Act).Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 963,Sec. 2.06, eff. 4/1/2019.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284, Sec. 2, eff. 6/17/2011.