Section 828.013 - Exemptions This chapter does not apply to:
(1) a dog or cat that is claimed from a releasing agency by a person who already owns the animal;(2) a releasing agency located in a municipality that has in effect an ordinance providing standards for dog and cat sterilization that exceed the requirements provided by this chapter;(3) an institution of higher education that purchases or otherwise procures a dog or cat for the purpose of biomedical research, testing, or teaching; or(4) a releasing agency located in: (A) a county with a population of 20,000 or less; or(B) a municipality with a population of 10,000 or less.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 828.013
Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 794, Sec. 1, eff. 6/18/1993.Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 373, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1992.