Texas HB4777 establishes liability for kennels and animal shelters for the loss, injury, or death of domestic animals.

Texas HB4777 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to create Chapter 87A, which addresses liability for kennels and animal shelters regarding domestic animals. The chapter defines terms such as "domestic animal," "for-profit kennel," "governmental unit," and "kennel." It outlines liability for for-profit kennels, nonprofit kennels, animal shelters, and publicly owned kennels or animal shelters. Pet owners can recover damages including market value, veterinary expenses, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and noneconomic damages.

Texas HB4777 establishes liability for kennels and animal shelters for the loss, injury, or death of domestic animals.

Texas HB4777 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to create Chapter 87A, which addresses liability for kennels and animal shelters regarding domestic animals. The chapter defines terms such as "domestic animal," "for-profit kennel," "governmental unit," and "kennel." It outlines liability for for-profit kennels, nonprofit kennels, animal shelters, and publicly owned kennels or animal shelters. Pet owners can recover damages including market value, veterinary expenses, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and noneconomic damages.