The bill, H.B. No. 2325, proposes the establishment of a statewide dangerous dog registry in Texas, specifically for municipalities with populations exceeding 100,000. It amends the Government Code by adding Section 411.952, which mandates the Department of Public Safety to create and maintain a publicly accessible online registry. This registry will include detailed information about dogs deemed dangerous by local animal control authorities, such as proof of rabies vaccination, secure enclosure, liability insurance, identification markers, spaying/neutering status, the dog's name and photograph, the county of residence, and the owner's details. Municipalities can approve the omission of some information from the registry.

Additionally, the bill amends the Health and Safety Code to require animal control authorities to report dangerous dog determinations to the Department of Public Safety for inclusion in the registry. It also stipulates that if a dangerous dog is sold or moved, the animal control authority must update the registry with the new address unless the municipality allows for information omission. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and the Department of Public Safety is tasked with establishing the registry as soon as practicable after the effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 822.0421, Health and Safety Code 822.043 (Health and Safety Code 822)