You must be licensed, if you meet both of the following conditions: You possess 11 or more adult female dogs and/or cats that are capable of reproduction. Within one calendar year, you sell, exchange, or offer to sell or exchange at least 20 dogs and/or cats.
Breeders of cats and dogs in Texas must hold a license. The regulatory body in charge of Texas breeders’ licensing and enforcement is the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
A licensed breeder may not engage in false, misleading, or deceptive advertising; Each advertisement must conspicuously include the facility license number in a font clearly distinguishable from the background. For purposes of this section, a website and any offer to sell is considered advertising. 16 Tex. Admin. Code §91.71.
Responsibilities of Licensee-Mandatory Contract Provisions: A licensed breeder must include in each contract for the sale of an animal the license number and the statement: “Dog and cat breeders are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-803-9202, 512-463-6599, www.tdlr.texas.gov” or a similar statement adopted by commission rule that includes the department’s name, mailing address, telephone numbers, and Internet website address” 16 Tex. Admin. Code §91.74.
Throughout the entire State of Texas, we are pleased to represent licensed professionals. We have offices in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio to best serve our clients. Call (512) 476-5757 to schedule a case evaluation if you are dealing with licensure issues or disciplinary action from a professional licensing board or state agency.
Responsibilities of Licensee-Onsite Availability of Law and Rules: A licensed breeder must maintain a copy of the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 802 and rules adopted by the TDLR regulating licensed breeders. 16 Tex. Admin. Code §91.73.
Dog and cat breeders in Texas are required to be licensed. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the regulatory body responsible for the licensure and enforcement of Texas breeders.
All Texas breeders, fans, and enthusiasts are encouraged to read the Commission’s analysis and recommendation, in particular pages 23–25 of the report, which notes that the Licensed Breeders Program has been ineffective, inefficient, and expensive to run. AKC GR anticipates that anti-breeder activist groups will react to the Commission’s recommendation by pressuring lawmakers to maintain the Licensed Breeders Program or switch it out for a more comprehensive program. All Texas dog breeders, owners, fans, and enthusiasts are urged by AKC GR to get in touch with their state representatives and senators to introduce themselves, discuss the importance of responsible dog breeding, and voice their concerns regarding the future of the current Licensed Breeders Program.
The importance of responsible dog breeders is discussed in our issue analysis, which you can read here and share with legislators.
In 2011, the Texas Legislature passed and then-Governor Perry signed into law the Dog and Cat Breeders Act. The law’s aim is to regulate those who (1) possesses 11 or more adult intact female animals and (2) who are engaged in the business of breeding those animals for direct or indirect sale or for exchange in return for consideration and (3) who sell or exchange, or offer to sell or exchange, not fewer than 20 animals in a calendar year. The law was designed to be enforced by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which created the Licensed Breeders Program to carry out the Act.
Keep in mind, state legislature elections are scheduled for November 2020. To learn more about Texas’ 2020 State Senate elections, go to https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_State_Senate_elections,_2020. To learn more about Texas’s 2020 State House of Representatives elections, go to https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2020. The Texas Legislature is next scheduled to convene in January 2021.
On the websites of the Texas Legislature and AKC’s Legislation Action Center, you can find out who your state’s elected representatives are.
She predicted that they would go unnoticed and find a way to carry on with their activities.
Whitt said, “It’s not what I wanted to do, but it’s doable.” “I prefer not to have the government instruct me on what to do. My dogs probably received better care from me than they do now. ”.
Colleen Tran, policy analyst for Rep. The staffer who assisted Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, in drafting the legislation was Thompson. She said it’s too soon to judge the bill’s success, but she is pleased with the foundation it laid.
Texas joins at least 20 other states that have implemented a licensing requirement thanks to the Dog or Cat Breeders Act.
AUSTIN — Until today, those who wanted to breed and sell dogs and cats had to submit an application to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to avoid penalties.
FAQ
Is it illegal to breed dogs without a license?
Anyone who produces three or more litters in a calendar year, as well as anyone who breeds dogs and promotes their business as a dog seller, must have a breeding license.
How many dogs can you own in Texas?
The legal maximum for dogs and/or cats in a household is four per household, with a combined total of no more than six such animals over the age of eight weeks.
Do I need a licence to sell my dogs puppies?
If a breeder sells five or more litters of puppies or kittens in a calendar year, they must have a license. Advertising a business breeding and selling dogs. Selling dogs commercially, such as in a pet shop. Even if the buyer is not the breeder, selling puppies younger than 12 weeks is prohibited.
Can you breed dogs in your backyard?
Regrettably, there are currently no laws prohibiting backyard breeding. Although backyard breeding is typically not regarded as abuse, the law only penalizes actions that directly result in animal cruelty and abuse.