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§ 802.003. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.

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TX Code › Code oc › Chapter 802 › Section 802.003

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(a) This chapter does not affect the applicability of any other law, rule, order, ordinance, or other legal requirement of the federal government, this state, or a political subdivision of this state.

(b) This chapter does not prevent a municipality or county from prohibiting or further regulating by order or ordinance the possession, breeding, or selling of dogs or cats.

(c) This chapter does not apply to an animal regulated under Subtitle A-1, Title 13 (Texas Racing Act).

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