MICROCHIP SCAN REQUIRED.

Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code § 823.004.
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As soon as practicable after an animal is placed in the custody of an animal shelter or a releasing agency as defined by Section 828.001 , including an animal rescue organization, the shelter, agency, or organization shall scan the animal to determine whether a microchip is implanted in the animal. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 136 (H.B. 604 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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