Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 822.110 - Attack By Animal; Escape of Animal; Liability(a) An owner of a dangerous wild animal shall notify the animal registration agency of any attack of a human by the animal within 48 hours of the attack.(b) An owner of a dangerous wild animal shall immediately notify the animal registration agency and the local law enforcement agency of any escape of the animal.(c) An owner of a dangerous wild animal that escapes is liable for all costs incurred in apprehending and confining the animal.(d) An animal registration agency, a law enforcement agency, or an employee of an animal registration agency or law enforcement agency is not liable to an owner of a dangerous wild animal for damages arising in connection with the escape of a dangerous wild animal, including liability for damage, injury, or death caused by the animal during or after the animal's escape, or for injury to or death of the animal as a result of apprehension or confinement of the animal after escape.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 822.110
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2001.