Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 285: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 285 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals. Primary sponsor: Claudia Ordaz (Democratic), Jeff Leach (Republican), Morgan Meyer (Republican), Joe Moody (Democratic), Cook, Royce West (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Claudia Ordaz (Democratic); Jeff Leach (Republican); Morgan Meyer (Republican); Joe Moody (Democratic); and 2 more. 18 co-sponsors.