86R16642 SRA-D
By: Noble, Anderson, González of El Paso, H.B. No. 2347
Collier, Buckley, et al.
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 2347:
By: Rosenthal C.S.H.B. No. 2347
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a microchip scan of animals in the custody of an animal
shelter or releasing agency, including an animal rescue
organization.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 823, Health and Safety Code, is amended
by adding Section 823.004 to read as follows:
Sec. 823.004. MICROCHIP SCAN REQUIRED. As soon as
practicable after an animal is placed in the custody of an animal
shelter or a releasing agency as defined by Section 828.001,
including an animal rescue organization, the shelter, agency, or
organization shall scan the animal to determine whether a microchip
is implanted in the animal.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.