Mission: Our mission is promoting the humane treatment of animals in Texas via legislation, education and advocacy. We are a mainstream voice for the animals of Texas: companion animals, homeless animals, horses, farm animals, native Texas wildlife and captive exotic animals alike. THLN is like no other animal welfare non-profit in Texas, advocating for animals by speaking directly to our elected leaders at the Texas Legislature. Our advocacy brings attention to the untold numbers of animals throughout Texas who suffer horrific abuse and neglect at the hands of humans.
Results: Since 1975, the Texas Humane Legislation Network has been instrumental in passing dozens of animal-protection and anti-cruelty measures in Texas. What follows is a short list of THLN's legislative efforts in the most recent Texas Legislative Session:RECENT HOUSE BILLS HB 1449Summary: Relating to licensing and regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties and imposing fees ("The Dog and Cat Dealers Bill"). HB 2434Summary: Relating to prohibiting introduction or distribution of certain records of field trials or the process of hunting or catching wildlife; providing a civil remedy and creating an offense ("The Hunter's Gag Bill"). HCR 31Summary: Designating the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle as the official State sea turtle of Texas ("Sea Turtle Bill"). RECENT SENATE BILLSSB 654Summary: Relating to the enforcement of water conservation and animal care and control ordinances of a municipality by civil action or quasi-judicial enforcement; providing civil penalties ("The Dallas Civil Enforcement Bill"). Click here to view this billSB 1395Summary: Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals ("The Estes/Larsen Dangerous Wild Animal Bill"). Click here to view this billSB 555Summary: Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty ("Pets in Protective Order Bill"). SB 360Summary: Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.
Target demographics: pass animal protection and anti-cruelty legislation.
Geographic areas served: Texas
Programs: We are a mainstream, grassroots, volunteer driven, citizen lobbying group advocating for the humane treatment of animals in Texas. We educate legislators and the public about cruelty happening in their district (e. g. , dog-fighting and puppy mills) and work to pass legislation outlawing these practices. We advocate for all animals in Texas: companion animals, captive wild animals (e. g. , tigers and bears), exotic pets, animals used in entertainment (e. g. , dogs used for racing) and wildlife on public lands. We are non-partisan and welcome all in the animal welfare community to join with us in pressing for animal protection legislation at the state level. When animal protection laws are passed at the state level, they impact the lives of thousands upon thousands of animals in Texas.
Results: Since 1975, the Texas Humane Legislation Network has been instrumental in passing dozens of animal-protection and anti-cruelty measures in Texas. What follows is a short list of THLN's legislative efforts in the most recent Texas Legislative Session:RECENT HOUSE BILLS HB 1449Summary: Relating to licensing and regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties and imposing fees ("The Dog and Cat Dealers Bill"). HB 2434Summary: Relating to prohibiting introduction or distribution of certain records of field trials or the process of hunting or catching wildlife; providing a civil remedy and creating an offense ("The Hunter's Gag Bill"). HCR 31Summary: Designating the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle as the official State sea turtle of Texas ("Sea Turtle Bill"). RECENT SENATE BILLSSB 654Summary: Relating to the enforcement of water conservation and animal care and control ordinances of a municipality by civil action or quasi-judicial enforcement; providing civil penalties ("The Dallas Civil Enforcement Bill"). Click here to view this billSB 1395Summary: Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals ("The Estes/Larsen Dangerous Wild Animal Bill"). Click here to view this billSB 555Summary: Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty ("Pets in Protective Order Bill"). SB 360Summary: Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.
Target demographics: pass animal protection and anti-cruelty legislation.
Geographic areas served: Texas
Programs: We are a mainstream, grassroots, volunteer driven, citizen lobbying group advocating for the humane treatment of animals in Texas. We educate legislators and the public about cruelty happening in their district (e. g. , dog-fighting and puppy mills) and work to pass legislation outlawing these practices. We advocate for all animals in Texas: companion animals, captive wild animals (e. g. , tigers and bears), exotic pets, animals used in entertainment (e. g. , dogs used for racing) and wildlife on public lands. We are non-partisan and welcome all in the animal welfare community to join with us in pressing for animal protection legislation at the state level. When animal protection laws are passed at the state level, they impact the lives of thousands upon thousands of animals in Texas.
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