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KimMee's Mom · 08-16-2009, 10:32 AM

I know these are old articles but just trying to let you all know this has been going on for awhile- we all need to start paying attention because before you know it- you won't have a pet

May 7, 2007

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

PO Box 12068

Austin, Texas 78711

FAX: (512) _______________________

To the Honorable Senate Criminal Justice Committee:

HB1355 (SB 411) which is to be heard by your Criminal Justice Committee (5/8/07) is the same bill that has already been considered in the Senate and which was sponsored by Sen. Shapleigh. There is nothing new about this bill and still has the same problems as before. I am against HB 1355/SB 411 as written because:

1. The punishments are too harsh and out of line with other crimes;

2. The wrong definition of "serious bodily injury is used"--should be the Penal Code definition, not the civil law definition because as written of the 6 Million Texas dog owners, every one of them could become a felon;

3. The bill should focus on prevention rather than being so harsh and have a prohibition on loose dogs that is enforced;

4. There should be exceptions for dogs that are legally off their owner premises like for working dogs on a ranch, hunting dogs or dogs in sanctioned shows or competitions, which is like the exception given for assistance dogs; and

5. Sec. 822.007 should be deleted so that any breed specific suggestions can be avoided.

I am also against any law that is Breed Specific. I am opposed to the addition of targeting any breed or breeds in this bill. All dogs and their owners should be treated equally under our laws.

I urge you to vote against HB1355/SB 411. Thank you.

08-16-2009, 10:32 AM	#4
KimMee's Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,857	I know these are old articles but just trying to let you all know this has been going on for awhile- we all need to start paying attention because before you know it- you won't have a pet May 7, 2007 Senate Criminal Justice Committee PO Box 12068 Austin, Texas 78711 FAX: (512) _______________________ To the Honorable Senate Criminal Justice Committee: HB1355 (SB 411) which is to be heard by your Criminal Justice Committee (5/8/07) is the same bill that has already been considered in the Senate and which was sponsored by Sen. Shapleigh. There is nothing new about this bill and still has the same problems as before. I am against HB 1355/SB 411 as written because: 1. The punishments are too harsh and out of line with other crimes; 2. The wrong definition of "serious bodily injury is used"--should be the Penal Code definition, not the civil law definition because as written of the 6 Million Texas dog owners, every one of them could become a felon; 3. The bill should focus on prevention rather than being so harsh and have a prohibition on loose dogs that is enforced; 4. There should be exceptions for dogs that are legally off their owner premises like for working dogs on a ranch, hunting dogs or dogs in sanctioned shows or competitions, which is like the exception given for assistance dogs; and 5. Sec. 822.007 should be deleted so that any breed specific suggestions can be avoided. I am also against any law that is Breed Specific. I am opposed to the addition of targeting any breed or breeds in this bill. All dogs and their owners should be treated equally under our laws. I urge you to vote against HB1355/SB 411. Thank you.