Section 167.140 - Improper Handling and Removal of Animal Refuse or Dead or Injured Animals(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates a quarantine established or a commission rule adopted under Section 167.033 of this code.(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.Tex. Agric. Code § 167.140
Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 773,Sec. 36, eff. 9/1/2013.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 324,Sec. 36, eff. 9/1/2013.Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 548, Sec. 30, eff. 9/1/1993.Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 836, Sec. 65, eff. 9/1/1989 Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1453, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1981.