Texas SB2426 increases criminal penalties for dog fighting and cockfighting offenses.

Texas SB2426 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalties for certain conduct related to dog fighting and cockfighting. Specifically, it raises the penalty for certain dog fighting offenses from a state jail felony to a Class A misdemeanor. For cockfighting, it elevates the penalty for certain offenses from a state jail felony to a Class A misdemeanor, and for others from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2426 increases criminal penalties for dog fighting and cockfighting offenses.

Texas SB2426 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalties for certain conduct related to dog fighting and cockfighting. Specifically, it raises the penalty for certain dog fighting offenses from a state jail felony to a Class A misdemeanor. For cockfighting, it elevates the penalty for certain offenses from a state jail felony to a Class A misdemeanor, and for others from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.