By: Noble, et al. H.B. No. 604
        (Senate Sponsor - Zaffirini, Bettencourt, Paxton)
         (In the Senate - Received from the House April 14, 2021;
  April 21, 2021, read first time and referred to Committee on Local
  Government; May 11, 2021, reported favorably by the following
  vote:  Yeas 9, Nays 0; May 11, 2021, sent to printer.)
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
 
  relating to a microchip scan of animals in the custody of an animal
  shelter or releasing agency, including an animal rescue
  organization.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Chapter 823, Health and Safety Code, is amended
  by adding Section 823.004 to read as follows:
         Sec. 823.004.  MICROCHIP SCAN REQUIRED. As soon as
  practicable after an animal is placed in the custody of an animal
  shelter or a releasing agency as defined by Section 828.001,
  including an animal rescue organization, the shelter, agency, or
  organization shall scan the animal to determine whether a microchip
  is implanted in the animal.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
 
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