# Tex. Occupations Code § 802.003: APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.003

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Occupations Code § 802.003
- **Heading:** APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 802 / Section 802.003

## Text

(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).

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.001 § 802.001. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.001.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.002 § 802.002. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.002.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.003 § 802.003. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.003.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.004 § 802.004. PRESUMPTION OF USE FOR BREEDING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.004.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.005 § 802.005. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO BREED SPECIAL PURPOSE DOGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.005.md)
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- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.053 § 802.053. PERSONNEL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.053.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.054 § 802.054. EXPENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.054.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.055 § 802.055. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.055.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.056 § 802.056. DIRECTORY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.056.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.057 § 802.057. DISCIPLINARY DATABASE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.057.md)
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- [Tex. Occupations Code § 802.059 § 802.059. DOG OR CAT BREEDER TRAINING AND ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C802_S802.059.md)

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