Sec. 161.002. CARETAKER OF ANIMAL. (a) A person is subject to this chapter as the caretaker of an animal and is presumed to control the animal if the person:
(1) is the owner or lessee of the pen, pasture, or other place in which the animal is located and has control of that place; or
(2) exercises care or control over the animal.
(b) This section does not limit the care and control of an animal to any person.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1393, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Subtitle C - Control of Animal Diseases and Pests
Chapter 161 - General Disease and Pest Control
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 161.002. Caretaker of Animal
Section 161.003. Duty of County Commissioners Court
Section 161.004. Disposal of Diseased Livestock Carcass
Section 161.005. Commission Written Instruments
Section 161.006. Documents to Accompany Shipment
Section 161.007. Exposure or Infection Considered Continuing