Section 309.312 - Turnout Pens(a) Each kennel building must have at least three turnout pens. Each pen must: (1) be free of any obstructions;(2) measure at least 20 feet by 40 feet;(3) have gates that connect to the other pens;(4) have at least a 15 foot overhang from the building;(5) have at least two halogen lights of 300 watts each located at each end;(6) be surrounded by a fence at least six feet high, of which the lower 32 inches is constructed of cinder block or a comparable material and the remaining portion is constructed of chain link;(7) have a gate adequate to accommodate a vehicle to remove the sand and deposit new sand;(8) have adequate water faucets;(9) have an adequate drainage system; and(10) have sand or a comparable material of a depth adequate to be maintained in a sanitary state.(b) The sand and drainage system are subject to periodic inspection by the commission veterinarian.16 Tex. Admin. Code § 309.312
The provisions of this §309.312 adopted to be effective October 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 8971; amended to be effective December 7, 2008, 33 TexReg 10003