Texas Penal Code

§ 42.105 — COCKFIGHTING

PE § 42.105Title 9. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND DECENCY · Ch. 42. DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND RELATED OFFENSES

(a)In this section:

(1)"Bridle" means a leather device designed to fit over the head and beak of a cock to prevent the cock from injuring another cock.

(2)"Cock" means the male of any type of domestic fowl.

(3)"Cockfighting" means any situation in which one cock attacks or fights with another cock.

(4)"Gaff" means an artificial steel spur designed to attach to the leg of a cock to replace or supplement the cock's natural spur.

(5)"Slasher" means a steel weapon resembling a curved knife blade designed to attach to the foot of a cock.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 952 (H.B. 1043), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.