Sec. 5.008. CARE OF LIVESTOCK. (a) Unless otherwise provided by special contract, a common carrier transporting livestock shall feed and water the animals until the animals are:
(1) delivered to the consignee; or
(2) disposed of as provided by this title or other law.
(b) A common carrier that violates Subsection (a) is liable:
(1) for damages to a person injured by the violation; and
(2) to the owner of the livestock for a penalty of not less than $5 or more than $500.
(c) An action by an owner under Subsection (b)(2) must be brought in any county in which the damages occur or the carrier resides.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Carriers
Chapter 5 - Duties and Liabilities of Common Carriers
Section 5.001. Duties, Liabilities, and Remedies of Carrier
Section 5.003. Liability of Carrier of Household Goods
Section 5.004. Requirement to Receive and Carry Goods
Section 5.005. Bill of Lading or Receipt; Condition of Transported Goods
Section 5.006. Liability as Warehouseman or Common Carrier