Texas SB2969 creates a criminal offense for trespassing in animal facilities and mandates restitution for damages.

Texas SB2969 amends the Penal Code to establish a criminal offense for trespassing in facilities housing animals, such as zoos, for public visitation, conservation, education, or science. The offense occurs when a person enters a cage, enclosure, or other area where an animal is housed without legal authority or permission. The bill also mandates that if a defendant is convicted of this offense, the court must order restitution to the facility for any damage, loss, or destruction caused by the offense, including injury or death of the animal.

Texas SB2969 creates a criminal offense for trespassing in animal facilities and mandates restitution for damages.

Texas SB2969 amends the Penal Code to establish a criminal offense for trespassing in facilities housing animals, such as zoos, for public visitation, conservation, education, or science. The offense occurs when a person enters a cage, enclosure, or other area where an animal is housed without legal authority or permission. The bill also mandates that if a defendant is convicted of this offense, the court must order restitution to the facility for any damage, loss, or destruction caused by the offense, including injury or death of the animal.