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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

House Bill 3340

House Author:  Swanson

Effective:  9-1-21

Senate Sponsor:  Bettencourt


            House Bill 3340 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish that any order to destroy a dangerous dog is stayed for a period of 10 calendar days from the date the order is issued, during which period the dog's owner may file a notice of appeal. The bill clarifies that a justice court is subject to the prohibition against a court ordering the destruction of a dangerous dog during the pendency of an appeal.