The Texas Senate activated a bill on Tuesday, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, which aims to prevent inhumane living standards for pets. Gov. Abbott vetoed this very same bill late last year, calling it unnecessary overreach and a burden on pet owners. It went poorly, so he had to bring it back during the special session.
The new state law doesn’t change much for dog owners in San Antonio but it could mean harsher penalties for those using chains to tether their animals.