Texas SB2438 mandates responsible pet owner courses for defendants on community supervision for animal-related offenses.
Texas SB2438 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require judges to mandate responsible pet owner courses for defendants on community supervision for certain animal-related offenses. These courses must cover federal and state laws protecting animals, animal cruelty laws, dogfighting laws, and laws prohibiting attacks on assistance animals. The courses can be completed online or through a municipal animal shelter. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation will oversee the course approval and certification process.
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