Sec. 828.004. STERILIZATION REQUIRED. (a) Except as provided by this section, a new owner who signs an agreement under Section 828.002 shall have the adopted animal sterilized on or before the sterilization completion date stated in the agreement.
(b) If the sterilization completion date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the deadline is extended to the first day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
(c) A releasing agency may extend the deadline for 30 days on presentation of a written report from a licensed veterinarian stating that the life or health of the adopted animal may be jeopardized by sterilization. There is no limit on the number of extensions that may be granted under this subsection.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 373, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 230 (S.B. 248), Sec. 3, eff. May 27, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals
Chapter 828 - Dog and Cat Sterilization
Section 828.002. Requirements for Adoption
Section 828.003. Sterilization Agreement
Section 828.0035. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Section 828.004. Sterilization Required
Section 828.0045. Nonsurgical Sterilization
Section 828.005. Confirmation of Sterilization
Section 828.006. Letter Concerning Animal's Death
Section 828.007. Letter Concerning Lost or Stolen Animal
Section 828.008. Notice of Failure to Receive Letter
Section 828.010. Criminal Penalty
Section 828.011. Adoption Standards