Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 801.357. Responsibility of Veterinarian Toward Abandoned Animals

(a) A veterinarian may dispose of an animal that is abandoned in the veterinarian's care if the veterinarian:

(b) A veterinarian may not dispose of an animal under Subsection (a) if:

(c) The client's contact of the veterinarian by mail, telephone, or personal communication does not extend the veterinarian's obligation to treat, board, or care for an animal unless the veterinarian and client agree to extend the veterinarian's care of the animal.

(d) An animal is considered abandoned on the 11th day after the date the veterinarian mails the notice under Subsection (a) unless an agreement is made to extend the care for the animal.

(e) Notice given by a veterinarian under Subsection (a) does not relieve a client of liability to pay for treatment, boarding, or care provided by the veterinarian.