Licensed Breeders | TDLR News and Updates https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:45:48 +0000 en-US monthly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 Commission Readopts Rules (Rule Review) https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/rulemaking/2026/03/13/commission-readopts-rules-rule-review-3/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-2164 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:45:48 +0000 The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation readopted the rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 92, Responsible Pet Owners, as a result of the required four-year rule review.

The readoption notice was published in the March 13, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 7120).

]]> Advisory Committee Seeks Veterinarian, Animal Control Officer & Licensed Breeder Members https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2022/08/24/advisory-committee-seeks-veterinarian-animal-control-officer-licensed-breeder-members/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-397 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:49:00 +0000 The Licensed Breeder Advisory Committee of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is seeking three volunteer members to serve on the committee:

  • A Licensed Breeder
  • A Veterinarian
  • An Animal Control Officer

Committee members serve four-year terms.

The committee provides technical knowledge and industry expertise to TDLR about dog and cat breeding in Texas. Meetings are held virtually, so members don’t need to live near Austin.

For more information about TDLR’s advisory boards: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/media/vacancies.htm.

To apply: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/AdvisoryBoard/login.aspx

]]> Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2022/04/26/beware-of-people-posing-as-tdlr-inspectors/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-196 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:49:00 +0000 Inspectors for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will never request or accept money under any circumstances while calling, visiting or conducting an inspection.

Real TDLR inspectors will:

  • introduce themselves;
  • show their State of Texas employee ID card;
  • provide their contact information upon request; and
  • provide their TDLR business card upon request.

Real TDLR inspectors cannot and will not:

  • accept payment for license fees;
  • request money for violations; or
  • charge for inspections.

If someone posing as a TDLR employee approaches or calls you, please contact TDLR and law enforcement immediately. Impersonating a public servant is a third-degree felony in Texas.

]]> Changes to Licensed Breeder Law https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/news/2020/04/21/changes-to-licensed-breeder-law/ TDLR-WP-POST-ID-395 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:48:00 +0000 Senate Bill 1531, passed by the 86th Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 802, relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person’s criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.  Senate Bill 1531 and the changes to Chapter 802 became effective September 1, 2019.

TDLR encourages all persons interested in the Licensed Breeders program to review the updated Occupations Code, Chapter 802.

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