HB 315 — An application
This bill covers an application for a warrant to seize a cruelly treated animal.
This bill covers an application for a warrant to seize a cruelly treated animal.
Author: Flores. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to an application for a warrant to seize a cruelly treated animal.”
Subjects: Animals (I0035). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 315 · Bill text (HTML).
90R1691 AB-D By: Flores H.B. No. 315 relating to an application for a warrant to seize a cruelly treated animal.
SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as Parson's Law.
SECTION 2. Section 821.022(a), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) If a peace officer or an officer who has responsibility for animal control in a county or municipality has reason to believe that an animal has been or is being cruelly treated, the officer may apply to the following for a warrant to seize the animal: (1) a justice court or magistrate in : (A) the county in which the animal is located; or (B) if the animal is located on property with a property line within 400 feet of the boundary of another county, the other county; or (2) [ to ] a municipal court in : (A) the municipality in which the animal is located ; or (B) if the animal is located on property with a property line within 400 feet of the boundary of another municipality, the other municipality [ for a warrant to seize the animal ].
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 315; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.