Going to the Dogs: The Successes, Failures, and Hopes for the Further of Texas Animal Law

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2013

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Texas Tech Law Review

Abstract

Discusses the modern field of animal law with specific emphasis on how the State of Texas is addressing increasing demand for protectionist action and legislation. Argues that Texas can and should step up to meet the challenges of creating a more ideal home for its animal inhabitants.

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History of animal law in the Unites States, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Texas anti-cruelty statues, Felony animal cruelty, Animal fighting, Trend toward protection of animals in civil law, Tackling puppy mills through increased regulation, Texas adapts Senate Bill 279, Texas tort law relating to animals, Criminal penalties, Violence against humans and animals, Petco v. Schuster, Medlen v. Strickland, Bare minimum to stop puppy mills

Citation

Jessica Rugeley, Going to the Dogs: The Successes, Failures, and Hopes for the Further of Texas Animal Law, 46 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 593 (2013-2014)