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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(3)

Senate Bill 5 (3rd C.S.)

Senate Author:  Lucio et al.

Effective:  1-18-22

House Sponsor:  Patterson

            Senate Bill 5 repeals and replaces Health and Safety Code provisions prohibiting the unlawful restraint of a dog. Among other provisions, the bill prohibits an owner, with certain exceptions, from leaving a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint without access to certain provisions. The bill establishes criminal penalties.