Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 823.004
Microchip Scan Required

As soon as practicable after an animal is placed in the custody of an animal shelter or a releasing agency as defined by Section 828.001 (Definitions), including an animal rescue organization, the shelter, agency, or organization shall scan the animal to determine whether a microchip is implanted in the animal.

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 136 (H.B. 604), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 823.004 — Microchip Scan Required, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.823.htm#823.004 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

823.001
Definitions 823.002
Exemption for Certain Counties, Clinics, and Facilities 823.003
Standards for Animal Shelters 823.004
Microchip Scan Required 823.005
Advisory Committee 823.007
Injunction 823.008
Enforcement by County 823.009
Civil Penalty

Up to date

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 823.004’s source at texas.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of Texas runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._health_and_safety_code_section_823.004

Original Source: Section 823.004 — Microchip Scan Required, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.823.htm#823.004 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 823.004 Microchip Scan Required

Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 823.004
Microchip Scan Required