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Animal Abusers in Texas Will Receive Harsher Sentences Thanks to Governor Abbott - National Humane Education Society

Paws Up!
June 26, 2017

To Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) for passing legislation that would create harsher penalties for convicted animal abusers.

Companion animals can be found in over 50% of homes throughout the United States.  The comfort, joy, companionship, and help these animals provide to their families is undeniable. Why someone would choose to harm these gentle beings is unfathomable. According to a recent news article, Texans who commit grievous offenses against these sentient beings will be facing harsher convictions thanks to Governor Greg Abbott (R) starting September 1, 2017.  Senate Bill 762 was introduced by Senator Jose Mendez (D-San Antonio) and makes causing intentional harm to a companion animal a third degree felony. Individuals convicted of this type of animal abuse may face two to ten years in jail. 

Take Action:  Texans contact Governor Greg Abbott and thank him for passing Senate Bill 762 to help create stricter laws against those who abuse our companion animal friends.

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4 responses to “Animal Abusers in Texas Will Receive Harsher Sentences Thanks to Governor Abbott”

  1. p perron says:

    Thank you, Gov. Abbott! Just last weekend we adopted a 3-month old puppy from Texas – we were told a lot of dogs are abandoned there, and this pup, 3 sibs and his mum were abandoned. Acts to protect animals and foster compassion for them are the exact acts needed to demonstrate we are ready as a species for peace. Being “nice” to each other (people) hasn’t worked out. We have to go deeper. This is the only way to change the “war” history currently playing on our genome. So, THANK YOU for being a leader in global efforts for stabilization! Seems little – but it’s a step for the world!

  2. Patrick Butler says:

    Thank you for your kind heart in passing Bill 762 !!!

  3. Lisa Feit says:

    Thank you for passing Senate Bill 762 to help create stricter laws against animal abusers.

  4. janice Elliott says:

    Thank you for the effort protecting innocent animals from cruel abuse and harm. So appreciate all your support.

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