Hearing Scheduled on Texas Dog Breeder Bill

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Hearing Scheduled on Texas Dog Breeder Bill
Sportsmen attendance needed!

House Bill 1451, introduced by Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D- Houston), would treat sporting dog owners the same as commercial dog breeding operations.
HB 1451 is scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday, March 15th at 8 a.m. in the House Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee in room E2.012 in Austin. Sportsmen and sporting dog owners are encouraged to attend.
The bill establishes a new definition for “commercial breeder” as any person possessing 11 or more intact adult female dogs that is engaged in the business of breeding dogs for sale.

Under this definition, sporting dog owners, kennels, and other hobby breeders could be classified as a commercial breeder without selling a single dog. Additionally, HB 1451 would require all “commercial breeders” to be licensed, inspected, and regulated by the state’s Commission of Licensing and Regulation. It would also require the Commission to enact costly new regulations for dog owners including strict housing guidelines, exercise requirements, mandatory veterinary exams, and many other requirements.
Take Action! Sportsmen should plan to attend Tuesday’s hearing and voice their opposition to House Bill 1451. Sportsmen who are unable to attend the hearing should call their state representative and tell them that this bill could negatively impact many respectable sporting dog owners. To find your state representative’s contact information, please visit the USSA Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org/LAC.

For more information, contact the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance at 614-888-4868 or email info@ussportsmen.org


U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance
801 Kingsmill Parkway
Columbus, Ohio 43229
614-888-4868
www.ussportsmen.org
info@ussportsmen.org