Section 822.046 - Defense(a) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.044 or Section 822.045 that the person is a veterinarian, a peace officer, a person employed by a recognized animal shelter, or a person employed by the state or a political subdivision of the state to deal with stray animals and has temporary ownership, custody, or control of the dog in connection with that position.(b) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.044 or Section 822.045 that the person is an employee of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a law enforcement agency and trains or uses dogs for law enforcement or corrections purposes.(c) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.044 or Section 822.045 that the person is a dog trainer or an employee of a guard dog company under Chapter 1702, Occupations Code.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 822.046
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.809, eff. 9/1/2001.Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 916, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.