Texas Agriculture Code

§ 148.043 — RECORDS

AG § 148.043Title 6. PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND SALE OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS · Part B. LIVESTOCK · Ch. 148. SLAUGHTERING OF LIVESTOCK · Art. D. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE ONLY TO CERTAIN COUNTIES

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(a)A slaughterer of cattle shall keep a true and faithful record, in a book kept for that purpose, of all cattle purchased or slaughtered, including:

(1)a description of each animal, including marks, brands, age, color, and weight;

(2)the name of the person from whom the cattle were purchased; and

(3)the date of each purchase.

(b)A slaughterer shall keep records under this section open for public inspection at reasonable hours.

Legislative history

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1389, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.