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Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN)

The voice for animals in Texas legislation since 1975. We work with citizen lobbyists to effect positive change for animals in our state.
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We are a statewide 501c4 organization advocating for the humane treatment of animals through legislation, education and advocacy. Community Posting Guidelines
We hope you'll find the Texas Humane Legislation Network’s (THLN) official page to be a useful source of updates and information on the policy issues we cover with respect to the humane treatment of animals in Texas. While we encour

age you to share your thoughts and opinions on the page, please note that all comments are subject to removal. We reserve the right to remove comments that:

• are injurious, defamatory, profane, off-topic or inappropriate;
• contain personal attacks or racist, sexist, homophobic, or other slurs;
• solicit and/or advertise for personal blogs and websites or to sell products or services;
• may infringe the copyright or intellectual property rights of others or other applicable laws or regulations; or
• are otherwise inconsistent with the goals of this page. Violations of this comment policy may result in the deletion of comments, and repeated violations may cause the author to be blocked from the THLN page. Disclaimer: Posted comments and images by third parties do not necessarily represent the views of THLN. External, non-THLN links on this page do not constitute an official endorsement of THLN. Keep commenting, and thanks for joining the conversation about important animal welfare policy issues.

08/31/2026

Animal cruelty is more than a crime against animals. It can be a warning sign of violence against people.

Research shows animal cruelty is connected to domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual violence, and other violent crimes. That’s why protecting animals is ESSENTIAL to protecting our communities.

This North Texas Giving Day, your support of Texas Humane Network helps bring critical animal cruelty training and education to North Texas law enforcement. It gives officers the tools they need to recognize cruelty, investigate cases, protect vulnerable victims, and hold offenders accountable.

Strong laws only work when the people enforcing them have the tools and training to use them.

Give today: https://bit.ly/4nnuJpT

08/27/2026

Passing a law is only the beginning. Enforcement puts it into action.

That’s why our 501(c)3, Texas Humane Network, invests in the officers who show up first–training law enforcement and animal control professionals to spot cruelty, understand the law, investigate cases, and hold offenders accountable.

✅ We pass humane laws.
✅ Texas Humane Network trains the people who enforce them.
✅ We protect the animals who depend on all of us.

Your gift today helps us train even more officers across North Texas and turn laws on paper into protection in practice.

Early giving starts TODAY for North Texas Giving Day: https://bit.ly/4nnuJpT

08/26/2026

Registration is OPEN for Texas Humane Network's 2026 Laws for Paws Education Conference!

Join us for the only Texas-focused animal law conference bringing together advocates, attorneys, and animal professionals to explore the laws that impact animals every day. This essential one-day workshop covers the latest developments in local, state, and federal animal law as well as advocacy and educational topics.

⭐ NEW THIS YEAR: Advocacy and Legal Tracks designed specifically for passionate animal advocates and legal professionals, with practical tools and knowledge to help you create meaningful change in your community.

Connect with professionals from across Texas while earning continuing education and legal hours required by your licensing or state agency.

🔗 Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/4qFRQOb

Please note: Only service dogs are permitted.

08/24/2026

Local meetings, trainings, and events across Texas are essential to our grassroots strategy and raising awareness in communities about our efforts!

We’ve been on the road, connecting with advocates, law enforcement, shelters, and animal welfare partners to build relationships and advance animal protection.

Recently, we’ve been at:
👉 Unleash Change! events in Abilene, Rockwall, McAllen, and Gregory-Portland
👉 The Sheriffs’ Association of Texas Conference
👉 Harris County Pets Resource Center
👉 SPCA of Brazoria County

Every meeting, training, and conversation helps us bring animal welfare issues to more communities and strengthen the movement for Texas animals.

Your support makes this grassroots work possible. Thank you for standing with us as we work toward a more humane Texas.

08/21/2026

⚠️ New resources are available to help Texas animal organizations respond to New World Screwworm!

The ASPCA has started a New World Screwworm Direct Support Grant, which provides up to $500,000 in emergency funding for eligible organizations working to prevent and treat cases in dogs, cats, and horses. Since New World Screwworm has already been detected in Texas, shelters, rescues, and other animal welfare groups are leading the response.

Applications are open through October 31, 2026, or until all funds are used.

Know an organization that could use this support? Tag them below or share this post to spread the word. Learn more about the grant and eligibility requirements here: aspcapro.org/nwsgrant.

08/20/2026

Texas law enforcement officers are often on the front lines of animal cruelty cases, but many lack the training needed to recognize and properly respond.

Your North Texas Giving Day gift can help Texas Humane Network expand animal welfare education to law enforcement across North Texas and give officers the tools they need to protect animals.

Early Giving begins August 27, 2026! 🎉

08/17/2026

August is Clear the Shelters Month, and every Texan has a role to play. 💙

As an organization dedicated to advocating for a more humane Texas, we’re proud to work alongside shelters and animal welfare organizations across the state that are on the front lines every day.

Shelters across Texas are facing overcrowding, and addressing it takes all of us. Adoption, fostering, and rescue partnerships can help create space and give more animals a second chance.

We’re proud to work alongside shelters and animal welfare organizations across Texas that are on the front lines every day. Today, we’re tagging just a few of our shelter partners below so you can learn more about their work and see how you can support animals in your community:

Austin Pets Alive!
Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center
Harris County Pets
Houston Humane Society
Operation Kindness
Palm Valley Animal Society
Yaqui Animal Rescue

Adopt. Foster. Support your local shelter. Every action helps.

08/11/2026

SOUTH TEXAS: We’re bringing Unleash Change! for TWO community events, and we want to see you there!

Join THLN’s new leadership, local animal welfare advocates, and fellow animal lovers for conversations about the issues impacting animals in your community, including shelter overcrowding, animal dumping, New World Screwworm, and what’s coming next for animal welfare in Texas.

Most importantly, we want to hear from YOU! What does your community need? What changes would make a difference?

📍 McAllen
August 19 | 5:30 to 7:00 PM

📍 Gregory-Portland
August 20 | 6:00 to 7:30 PM

Come meet the THLN team, connect with local advocates, and Unleash Change in your community!

👉 RSVP here: https://www.thln.org/events

08/07/2026

Say what? 😨 Protecting animals = protecting people!

Election day is November 3, 2026, and we’re anticipating 25-35 new incoming legislators. That means there will be many new faces at the Capitol and new opportunities to build relationships, educate policymakers, and advocate for stronger protections for animals across Texas.

Make sure you’re registered to vote 👉https://www.votetexas.gov/

08/05/2026

We're feeling inspired after attending the Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) Conference this past weekend!

Lobby Day was a highlight, with a fantastic group of Texans meeting with Senator Cornyn's office to advocate for stronger animal protection policies.

A special shoutout to our THLN Ambassadors, Robert Michelson and Joe Stout, who represented Texas with passion and gained valuable knowledge they'll carry into their advocacy work for years to come.

We also loved reconnecting with longtime partners and meeting so many dedicated advocates from across the country who are working every day to create a better future for animals.

A huge thank you to Humane World for Animals for hosting such an inspiring conference.

Address

P. O. Box 685283
Austin, TX
78768

Telephone

+18885486263

Website

http://www.thln.org/

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