Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 495 amends the Texas Business and Commerce Code to classify knowingly selling or offering for sale an animal that the seller knows is sick without disclosing its condition, or providing false or misleading health records or information on health screenings of an animal, as a deceptive trade practice. The bill aims to enhance consumer protections in transactions involving animals and applies only to acts occurring on or after September 1, 2025.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Jared Patterson
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0694
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.608
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