ACTION ALERTS

RECENTLY PASSED LEGISLATION:

RECENTLY FAILED LEGISLATION:

ACTIVE BILLS

TEXAS   HB 1268  Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

Species: bears, hyenas, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, macaques, cheetah, clouded leopard, cougar, jaguar, leopard, lion, snow leopard, tiger, hybrids

Sector: All except for:

• County, municipality or agency
  
• Research
  
• Certain USDA Class A/B/C
  
• Certain wildlife sanctuaries
  
• Veterinary hospital
  
• Rehabilitation
  
• College/ university mascot existed by 9/1/19 if no public contact
  
• Animal shelter temporarily
  
• Grandfathered owners
  
  

Type: Ban - Own, possess, breed

Description:  Bans possession, sale, transfer and breeding of dangerous wild animals; limits USDA to those that meet certain requirements; requires current owners to register, have escape plan and more; provides process for seizures, violations and penalties

Status: Filed