(A) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under § 90.56 that the person is a veterinarian, a peace officer, a person employed by a recognized animal shelter, or a person employed by the state or a political subdivision of the state to deal with stray animals and has temporary ownership, custody, or control of the animal in connection with that position.
(B) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under § 90.56 that the person is an employee of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a law enforcement agency and trains or uses the dog for law enforcement or corrections purposes.
(C) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under § 90.56 that the person is a dog trainer or an employee of a guard dog company under Tex. Occupations Code, Ch. 1702.
(D) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under § 90.56 that the person injured was teasing, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the animal.
(E) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under § 90.56 that the person injured was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
(F) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under § 90.56 that the animal was protecting or defending a person, while in the person's control, from an unjustified attack or assault.
(Ord. 0620-1, passed 6-15-2020)