Texas Statutes
Chapter 823 - Animal Shelters
Section 823.004. Microchip Scan Required

Sec. 823.004. MICROCHIP SCAN REQUIRED. As soon as practicable after an animal is placed in the custody of an animal shelter or a releasing agency as defined by Section 828.001, including an animal rescue organization, the shelter, agency, or organization shall scan the animal to determine whether a microchip is implanted in the animal.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 136 (H.B. 604), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

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Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals

Chapter 823 - Animal Shelters

Section 823.001. Definitions

Section 823.002. Exemption for Certain Counties, Clinics, and Facilities

Section 823.003. Standards for Animal Shelters; Criminal Penalty

Section 823.004. Microchip Scan Required

Section 823.005. Advisory Committee