Abbott signs Safe Outdoor Dogs Act into law

Last Monday, Governor Gregg Abbott signed the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act into law to go into effect on Jan. 18, 2022. A top legislative priority for the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act establishes basic standards of shelter and care for dogs left outdoors and clarifies existing law to promote the safety of animals and the people around them. The...

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