Sec. 828.011. ADOPTION STANDARDS. (a) Each releasing agency may set its own standards for potential adopters if those standards are applied in a fair and equal manner.
(b) If the releasing agency is a public facility, the standards must be reasonably related to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the responsible management of dogs and cats in the interest of preserving public health and welfare.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 373, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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