Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
AGRICULTURE CODE |
Title 6. PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND SALE OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS |
Subtitle B. LIVESTOCK |
Chapter 148. SLAUGHTERING OF LIVESTOCK |
Subchapter D. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE ONLY TO CERTAIN COUNTIES |
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.