CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

Tex. OCC Code § 1702.283.
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A person who has been convicted of cruelty to animals under Section 42.09 or 42.092 , Penal Code, may not be employed to work with dogs as a security officer by a security services contractor or security department of a private business that uses dogs to protect individuals or property or to conduct investigations. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730 ), Sec. 4.76, eff. September 1, 2009.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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