Sec. 167.112. VENUE OF CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. The owner, part owner, or caretaker of animals is subject to prosecution under this chapter in the county in which the animals and the premises are located, regardless of whether the defendant was in the county at the time of issuance and service of the order to treat, at the time of the failure to treat, or at the time of violation of the quarantine.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1451, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (H.B. 1807), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 773 (S.B. 1095), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Subtitle C - Control of Animal Diseases and Pests
Chapter 167 - Tick Eradication
Section 167.103. Treatment of Animals by Peace Officer on Request of Inspector
Section 167.104. Seizure and Disposal of Animals Running at Large
Section 167.105. Seizure and Disposal of Animals Moved in Violation of Quarantine
Section 167.106. Injunction; Mandamus
Section 167.107. Sale of Animals Treated or Seized by Peace Officer
Section 167.109. Admissibility of Commission Instruments; Identification in Complaint
Section 167.110. Presumption of Existence or Sufficiency of Treatment
Section 167.111. Presumption of Ownership or Care