Sec. 148.043. RECORDS    


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  • (a) A slaughterer of cattle shall keep a true and faithful record, in a book kept for that purpose, of all cattle purchased or slaughtered, including:

    (1) a description of each animal, including marks, brands, age, color, and weight;

    (2) the name of the person from whom the cattle were purchased; and

    (3) the date of each purchase.

    (b) A slaughterer shall keep records under this section open for public inspection at reasonable hours.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1389, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.