Texas HB1346 increases penalties for dog attacks caused by owner negligence.

Texas HB1346 amends the Health and Safety Code to increase penalties for dog attacks. A dog owner who fails to secure their dog and the dog makes an unprovoked attack causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death faces a Class C misdemeanor. If the owner has a previous conviction for a similar offense, the penalty increases to a Class A misdemeanor. The bill also increases penalties based on the severity of the attack: Class B misdemeanor for bodily injury, third-degree felony for serious bodily injury, and second-degree felony for death.

Texas HB1346 increases penalties for dog attacks caused by owner negligence.

Texas HB1346 amends the Health and Safety Code to increase penalties for dog attacks. A dog owner who fails to secure their dog and the dog makes an unprovoked attack causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death faces a Class C misdemeanor. If the owner has a previous conviction for a similar offense, the penalty increases to a Class A misdemeanor. The bill also increases penalties based on the severity of the attack: Class B misdemeanor for bodily injury, third-degree felony for serious bodily injury, and second-degree felony for death.