Sec. 148.043. RECORDS. (a) A slaughterer of cattle shall keep a true and faithful record, in a book kept for that purpose, of all cattle purchased or slaughtered, including:
(1) a description of each animal, including marks, brands, age, color, and weight;
(2) the name of the person from whom the cattle were purchased; and
(3) the date of each purchase.
(b) A slaughterer shall keep records under this section open for public inspection at reasonable hours.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1389, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Chapter 148 - Slaughtering of Livestock
Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable Only to Certain Counties
Section 148.041. Application of Subchapter
Section 148.042. Slaughterer's Bond
Section 148.045. Purchase of Slaughtered Cattle Without Hide or Ears