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Digest
HB 4644 reduces the criminal penalty for cockfighting. It changes certain offenses related to owning or training fighting birds from a state jail felony to a Class A misdemeanor and offenses related to spectating or betting on fights from a Class A to a Class C misdemeanor. These changes apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.
Author (1)
Eddie Morales
Contact the Author
Rep. Eddie Morales
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0566
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.406
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