Texas
Governor Rick Perry
has signed House
Bill 1451 into law.
AKC opposed this
legislation as it
will negatively
impact responsible
owners and breeders
and will not improve
animal welfare
in Texas.The
Texas Department of
Licensing and
Regulation is
ordered
to promulgate regulations by March 31, 2012. Those meeting the thresholds set forth in HB 1451 will have until September 1, 2012 to come into compliance with the provisions of this bill and the subsequent regulations and to obtain the license.The American Kennel
Club and our local clubs will work within the upcoming regulatory process to protect responsible owners and breeders as much as possible. We will update our website and Texas constituents as this issue progresses.The AKC thanks all the clubs and individuals
who worked to oppose this legislation and took the time contact their elected officials.
to promulgate regulations by March 31, 2012. Those meeting the thresholds set forth in HB 1451 will have until September 1, 2012 to come into compliance with the provisions of this bill and the subsequent regulations and to obtain the license.The American Kennel
Club and our local clubs will work within the upcoming regulatory process to protect responsible owners and breeders as much as possible. We will update our website and Texas constituents as this issue progresses.The AKC thanks all the clubs and individuals
who worked to oppose this legislation and took the time contact their elected officials.