Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN)

In 2021, THLN helped pass , which requires animal control agencies and animal welfare organizations to scan pets for microchips. If a microchip is found, the registered owner is contacted promptly to facilitate the pet’s return.

This law does the following:
✅ Keeps families together
✅ Saves taxpayers' money
✅ Helps avoid the stress that both pets and their people feel when separated

Research shows that scanning a lost pet promptly at the location where they were found increases the likelihood they will be reunited with their family.

The Mandatory Microchip Scanning law benefits both pets and their families.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nQfbLC

May is National Pet Month, and at the Texas Humane Legislation Network, we’re celebrating the animals who inspire everything we do! 🐾

Our pets are family. They bring us companionship and endless joy, and they deserve laws that reflect just how much they matter. That’s why THLN works year-round to pass meaningful, humane legislation that protects animals across Texas.

This month, we’re celebrating the pets who make our lives better, and the ongoing work to create a more humane future for Texas animals.

Now we want to see your pets! ⬇️

Share a photo in the comments and tell us their name. We can’t wait to meet them! 🐶🐱🐾

🐾 North Texas Gives to Animals officially starts TODAY! 🐾

North Texas Giving Day launches its North Texas Gives to Animals campaign today through May 31st! This campaign supports organizations working to improve the lives of animals through education, outreach, rescue, and community programs across the region.

This year, Texas Humane Network is proud to participate, and we hope you will support our work!

As a small-staffed nonprofit organization, every donation directly impacts our ability to continue educating communities and professionals on animal welfare issues throughout Texas.

Texas Humane Network focuses on improving the lives of animals through greater awareness and understanding of animal welfare laws and humane practices.

Your support helps us:
✔ Provide educational resources on animal welfare and cruelty prevention
✔ Continue outreach efforts that strengthen understanding of existing animal protection laws
✔ Support training opportunities for law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and other professionals who may encounter animal cruelty situations
✔ Expand community education efforts that help create safer outcomes for animals

Over the years, Texas Humane Network has helped support educational trainings for law enforcement officers focused on recognizing red flags of possible animal cruelty, understanding proper response procedures, and improving awareness surrounding animal welfare protections. With community support, we hope to continue and expand these educational efforts.

For a small organization like ours, donations truly make a difference. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue this important work.

Thank you for believing in education, prevention, and a more humane future for animals!

Donate HERE: https://bit.ly/4nnuJpT

North Texas Giving Day

Puppy Mill Action Week is a time to recognize the hidden cruelty behind retail pet stores and the urgent need for change.

Puppy mills are large-scale breeding operations that put profit above animal welfare. Through the “puppy mill pipeline,” puppies are shipped into Texas and sold in retail pet stores, often masking their true origins. Many arrive with untreated illnesses or congenital health issues due to poor breeding conditions, leaving families with emotional and financial burdens.

THLN has spent years working to break this cycle. We’ve helped pass bills to implement the Licensed Breeders Program and the Dog and Cat Breeder Act, strengthening oversight and promoting responsible breeding across our state.

Still, our work isn’t done.

For three legislative sessions, we’ve fought for the Ethical Pet Sales Bill. This legislation is designed to stop the cruel pipeline by ending the retail sale of dogs and cats sourced from large-scale commercial breeders. This is a common-sense step toward protecting animals and Texas consumers.

By supporting responsible sources and advocating for statewide action, we help fix a system that has prioritized profit over animal welfare for decades.

We’re in this for the long haul, and we hope you are too!

April 30th is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day—reminding us that some of the best companions are waiting in shelters and rescues. In 2025, approximately 5.8 million dogs and cats entered shelters across the United States, each hoping to find a family to call their own.

Across Texas, hundreds of shelters and rescue partners have wonderful pets waiting for their chance at a forever home. If you’ve been thinking about adding a new furry friend to your family, please consider adoption. When you adopt one animal, you’re not only saving that life, but also creating space and opportunity for the next animal who takes their place.

The bond we share with animals is truly unique. They bring joy to everyday life and unwavering loyalty when we need it most. Somewhere nearby, your next best friend may be waiting for you. Please consider adoption! 🤍