Puppy Mill Law Faces Legal Challenge
A Texas law that aims to prevent puppy and kitten breeders from abusing animals faces a judicial challenge, but advocates have come forward to defend the law.
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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the state's umbrella regulatory agency. It oversees the licensing and regulation of 29 occupations and industries.
The regulated industries include:
- Architectural Barriers
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Auctioneers
- Barbers
- Boiler Safety
- Continuing Education Providers
- Cosmetology
- Licensed Court Interpreters
- Discount Health Care Card Operators
- Electricians
- Elevators and Related Equipment
- Industrial Housing and ...
Military Bases Want More Say on Development
- by John Wayne Ferguson
Representatives from Texas military bases were at the capitol Wednesday asking legislators to require developers to involve military officials in plans for construction near their facilities and training grounds.
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Groups Find Fault With Standards for Licensed Breeders
- by Minjae Park
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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation commissioners adopted standards of care this week for dogs and cats by licensed breeders. Animal rights groups argue the standards don't go far enough.
Full StoryTexas Senators Work to Narrow "Puppy Mill" Bill
A controversial bill meant to shut down puppy mills has drawn another opponent in state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston. "I'm a barking 'no,'" Patrick said during a recent public hearing.
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Search Subsidized Texas Day Care Violations
- by Matt Stiles
More than 120 federally subsidized day care centers had their licenses denied or revoked by the state for violations of regulations and minimum standards in the last two years. Map their locations and drill down into the records by the provider name or action taken by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
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