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Dallas Express | December 2021
Senate Bill 197
On May 19, Senate Bill 197, which among other things makes prices and fees for pet adoptions from nonprofit animal shelters and similar organizations sales tax free, passed the state House with paws-itively no opposition. No meow-trage broke out in the Senate when it passed that chamber last month.
Read MoreCaller Times | May 2021
Soon Texans will be able to purchase pets tax-free from shelters and nonprofits
Republicans and Democrats might not agree on much in the Legislature, but in Texas they all support tax-free pet adoptions from shelters.
Read MoreJane Nelson | May 2021
Texas Senator Jane Nelson’s Webpage
Today the Texas Legislature passed SB 197 by Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, helping more pets find forever homes.
Read MoreLake City Sunds | May 2021
Nelson's bill that supports rescue animals passes
Wednesday the Texas Legislature passed SB 197 by Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, helping more pets find forever homes.
Read MoreHouston Chronicle | May 2021
Pass or fail: How Texas' most controversial, talked-about bills fared this legislative session
Senate Bill 474 makes it against state law for dog owners to tether their animals with heavy chains, short lines, or anything that “causes pain or injury to the dog.”
Read MoreHouston Chronicle | May 2021
Where do Texas Democrats and Republicans really come together? Dog bills.
While intensely partisan battles over voting rights, abortion and guns have demanded their attention for the last four months, lawmakers have found overwhelming unity when it comes to taking care of man’s best friend.
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The Cross Timbers Gazette | November 2020
Nelson pre-files bills for animal rescue, retired officers
Animal Welfare: SB197 provides a sales tax exemption for nonprofit animal welfare organizations that rely on foster homes to care for displaced animals. Currently the Tax Code exempts organizations that operate an animal shelter facility from collecting sales tax. SB 197 extends that same exemption to rescue groups that operate through a network of foster homes rather than a facility.
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