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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
If a person whose fence is insufficient under this subchapter maims, wounds, or kills a head of cattle or a horse, mule, jack, jennet, sheep, or goat, or procures the maiming, wounding, or killing of one of those animals, by any means, including a gun or a dog, the person is liable to the owner of the animal for damages. This section does not authorize a person to maim, wound, or kill any horse, mule, jack, jennet, sheep, goat, or head of cattle of another person.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Agriculture Code - AGRIC § 143.033. Injury to Trespassing Animal - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/agriculture-code/agric-sect-143-033/
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