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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 822.004

DESTRUCTION OF DOG

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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 822.004, DESTRUCTION OF DOG, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/676324
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The destruction of a dog under this subchapter must be performed by: (1) a licensed veterinarian; (2) personnel of a recognized animal shelter or humane society who are trained in the humane destruction of animals; or (3) personnel of a governmental agency responsible for animal control who are trained in the humane destruction of animals.