Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1389 amends the Agriculture Code to authorize identification of cattle, hogs, sheep, or goats by tattoos or electronic devices as an alternative to traditional branding or earmarking. The tattoos and electronic devices must be recorded with and recorded by the county clerk in the same manner as brands and earmarks. The bill requires a county clerk, not later than the 30th day after the date of receiving a record or updated record of a brand, earmark, tattoo, or electronic device, to forward a copy to the association that is authorized to inspect livestock under federal law. The bill repeals numerous laws and penalties relating to county brands, hide inspection, the driving and shipping of animals, and other matters.