Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1806	Senate Author:  Zaffirini
Effective:  9-1-09	House Sponsor:  Gonzalez Toureilles

            Senate Bill 1806 amends the Property Code to establish that a licensed veterinarian has a lien on a large animal and the proceeds from the disposition of the animal to secure the cost of veterinary care the veterinarian provided to it.  The bill specifies that such a lien attaches on the 20th day after the date the veterinarian first provides care, attaches regardless of whether the veterinarian retains possession of the animal, takes priority over all other liens on the animal for the period during which the veterinarian retains possession of the animal, and has priority with respect to other liens if the veterinarian does not retain possession. Large animals, under the bill, consist of cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, mules, asses, llamas, alpacas, farm elk, and exotic livestock.