89R12914 MCF-D
By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 2125
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study to review the animal friendly account.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. (a) In this Act:
(1) "Animal friendly account" means the account
described by Section 828.014, Health and Safety Code.
(2) "Department" means the Department of State Health
Services.
(b) The department, in collaboration with the Texas Humane
Legislation Network, shall conduct a study on the process for
awarding to an organization a grant from the animal friendly
account.
(c) In conducting the study described by Subsection (b) of
this section, the department, in collaboration with the Texas
Humane Legislation Network, shall:
(1) analyze the impact of grants awarded from the
animal friendly account on the sterilization of animals owned by
members of the general public;
(2) evaluate methods to improve the process for
applying for a grant from the animal friendly account;
(3) determine methods of streamlining the reporting
process for use of grant money awarded from the animal friendly
account;
(4) assess ways for the department to increase
awareness of the grant awards available from the animal friendly
account;
(5) solicit comments from individuals who were awarded
a grant from the animal friendly account regarding ideas for
improving the processes described by Subdivisions (2) and (3) of
this subsection; and
(6) collaborate with any other state and local
agencies as the department determines to be relevant.
(d) Not later than September 1, 2026, the department shall
prepare and submit to the legislature a written report that
includes:
(1) a summary of the results of the study conducted
under this section; and
(2) any recommendations for legislative or other
action.
(e) This Act expires September 1, 2027.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.