The carcass of any animal, dead of disease or other cause and not slaughtered for food, shall be removed and disposed of by the owner, if known, and if not known, the owner of the premises where such animal is found, at his own expense, within twenty four (24) hours after such death.
Editor's note:
State law reference - Authority to require removal and disposal of dead animals, V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code, § 342.021.