This subchapter does not apply to:
(A) A dog or cat that is claimed from the animal shelter by a person who already owns the animal;
(B) An institution of higher education that purchases or otherwise procures a dog or cat for the purpose of biomedical research, testing, or teaching.
(Ord. 2002-1, passed 2-19-02; Am. Ord. 2017-1, passed 1-17-17; Am. Ord. 2017-21, passed 12-19-17; Am. Ord. 2024-5, passed 2-20-24)
Statutory reference:
Dog and cat sterilization, see Tex. Health and Safety Code, §§ 828.001 et seq.