HB 562

relating to the regulation of licensed dog and cat breeders.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subchapter D, Chapter 802, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Section 802.155 to read as follows:
Sec. 802.155.  BILL OF SALE.  (a)  A licensed breeder shall
provide to a purchaser a bill of sale for each animal sold or
exchanged in return for consideration. The bill of sale must
(1)  the name and license number of the licensed
(2)  the name of the purchaser;
(3)  a description of the animal sold or exchanged;
(4)  the date of the sale or exchange;
(5)  the amount paid to the licensed breeder; and
(6)  a statement adopted by commission rule advising
that dog and cat breeders are regulated by the department and
including the department's name, mailing address, telephone
number, and Internet website address.
(b)  A licensed breeder shall maintain a copy of each bill of
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.