Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN)

Texas animal shelters operate at or near full capacity daily. As the pet population rises, it's essential we come together to address this issue and find solutions.

Currently, many retail pet stores source their puppies and kittens from unscrupulous, out-of-state puppy mills.

One powerful step forward is reducing the flood of puppies and kittens shipped into our state for retail sale. Better yet, to stop selling out-of-state animals in pet stores entirely and open those spaces to shelter pets and nonprofit rescues who are desperately waiting for homes.

Every post you share, every conversation you start, every time you choose to learn, you’re building the momentum in Texas and participating in this important change.

Sign up for our Action Alerts and join the movement at the State Capitol: https://bit.ly/49Xdeaw

Save the date! Something exciting is coming. 🐾

North Texas Giving Day launches its North Texas Gives to Animals campaign on Thursday, May 14, and Texas Humane Network is proud to participate! This regional campaign supports organizations working to improve the lives of animals across North Texas.

As a small nonprofit organization focused on education, training, and outreach, every donation helps us continue expanding programs that strengthen understanding of animal welfare issues and animal protection laws.

From educational resources to law enforcement training opportunities, your support helps us continue creating safer and more humane outcomes for animals through awareness and education.

Plus, the first $100,000 in online donations during the campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to The Gigi Gartner Charitable Foundation Fund and Communities Foundation of Texas, helping your support go even further for animals!

We hope you’ll join us from May 14 through the 31st!

Today, National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, highlights the importance of ensuring that emergency planning includes pets.

THLN was proud to help pass Simba’s Law, which requires the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to assist local jurisdictions in planning for and addressing the needs of household pets and service animals during disasters.

We’ve seen firsthand why this is so important. During Hurricane Harvey, many families were forced to make difficult decisions. They had to choose between leaving their pets behind, or refusing to evacuate and staying with them, putting their own lives at risk. These situations showed clear gaps in emergency preparedness.

Simba’s Law was an important step, but there is still more work to be done to ensure that communities across Texas are fully equipped to protect both people and their animals during disasters.

This is an issue THLN cares deeply about, and we will continue working towards stronger, more effective preparedness statewide so that when the next disaster strikes, Texans and their pets are not left behind.