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Message: WE NEED TO STOP THIS BILL

80R2369 KCR-D

By: Hilderbran H.B. No. 1309

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the possession or transportation of certain snakes that are not indigenous to this country; providing a penalty.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 43, Parks and Wildlife Code, is amended by adding Subchapter V to read as follows:

SUBCHAPTER V. NONINDIGENOUS SNAKE PERMIT

Sec. 43.851. PERMIT. (a) The commission by rule shall establish a permit that allows a permit holder to possess or transport in this state a live venomous snake or live constrictor that is not indigenous to this country.

(b) A permit under this subchapter is not required for:

(1) a state or county official performing an official duty;

(2) a licensed circus, carnival, menagerie, or zoo that possesses or transports a snake for exhibition or scientific purposes; or

(3) a research facility licensed under the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. Section 2131 et seq.) that possesses or transports a snake for scientific purposes.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person may not possess or transport in this state a snake described by Subsection (a) without a permit issued by the department under this subchapter.

Sec. 43.852. FEE FOR PERMIT. The commission shall set a fee for a permit issued under this subchapter.

Sec. 43.853. OFFENSE. A person who violates this subchapter commits an offense that is a Class B Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.

SECTION 2. (a) The Parks and Wildlife Commission shall adopt the rules necessary under Subchapter V, Chapter 43, Parks and Wildlife Code, as added by this Act, not later than January 1, 2008.

(b) The Parks and Wildlife Department shall begin issuing permits under Subchapter V, Chapter 43, Parks and Wildlife Code, as added by this Act, not later than January 1, 2008.

SECTION 3. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, this Act takes effect September 1, 2007.

(b) Sections 43.851(c) and 43.853, Parks and Wildlife Code, as added by this Act, take effect January 1, 2008.

Posted: Mar 31, 2007 10:21am | comment (0) | discuss (0) | permalink

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Top 10 List: I AM AN ANIMAL RESCUER

I am an Animal Rescuer

My job is to assist God's creatures

I was born with the drive to fulfill their needs

I take in helpless, unwanted, homeless creatures without planning or selection

I have bought dog food with my last dime

I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand

I have hugged someone vicious and afraid

I have fallen in love a thousand times

And I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body too many times to count

I have animal friends and friends who have animal friends

I don't often use the word "pet"

I notice those lost at the road side

And my heart aches

I will hand raise a field mouse

And make friends with a vulture

I know of no creature unworthy of my time

I want to live forever if there aren't any animals in Heaven

But I believe there are

Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind

Some may think we are master of the animals

But the animals have mastered themselves

Something people still haven't learned

War and abuse make me hurt for the world

But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for mankind

We are a quiet but determined army

And we are making a difference every day

There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan

Nothing more rewarding than saving a life

No higher recognition than watching them thrive

There is no greater joy than seeing a baby play

who only days ago, was too weak to eat

By the love of those who I've been privileged to rescue

I have been rescued

I know what true unconditional love really is

for I've seen it shining in the eyes of so many

Grateful for so little

I am an Animal Rescuer

My work is never done

My home is never quiet

My wallet is always empty

But my heart is always full

------Author Unknown

1. ANIMAL RESCUE
2. PETS
3. PEOPLE HELPING ANIMALS
4. RESCUE
5. REPTILE RESCUE
6. DEDICATED TO THE CAUSE
7. UNSUNG HEROES
8. FOREVER HOMES
9. ANIMALS
10. WILDLIFE

Posted: Dec 17, 2006 7:36am | comment (0) | discuss (0) | permalink

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Message: video of iguanas freezing and trapping them

http://www.nbc-2.com/videoplayer.asp?videonum=061025_iguana.wmv&dw=http://www.nbc-2.com/news/videolist.shtml

http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readarticle.asp?articleid=9444&z=3&p

Posted: Nov 5, 2006 8:27am | comment (0) | discuss (0) | permalink

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Alert: SAVE THE BATS!!!

Focus:	Animal Welfare
Action Request:	Boycott
Location:	United States

Sign the Bat Petition! Signatures: 15,886 Goal: 1,000 Deadline: Ongoing... See Full Petition Email this Petition Several companies are catching bats in the wild

Posted: Oct 28, 2006 2:11pm | comment (1) | discuss (0) | permalink

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Alert: ANIMAL ENTERPRISE TERRORISM ACT

Focus:	Civil Rights
Action Request:	Read
Location:	United States

Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act visit site

US Politics - 1 day ago - bigcatrescue.org
submitted by

Sam

Sam has received 298 new, 1162 total stars from Care2 members

If this were to become law it risks labeling free speech as terrorism, it risks labeling animal advocates as terrorists

Posted: Sep 16, 2006 9:32am | comment (0) | discuss (0) | permalink

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Message: SAVE OUR WETLANDS & BALD EAGLES’ NESTS

SAVE OUR WETLANDS & BALD EAGLES’ NESTS

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/925517279

It is SO hard to imagine the corruption that is taking place here. I can’t go into detail but will be posting it on my group site and in a blog soon.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Judy

Posted: Aug 17, 2006 9:03am | comment (0) | discuss (0) | permalink

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Message: SAVE THE PRAIRIE DOGS

Prairie Dog Contest Kills visit site
Society & Values - 17 days ago - hsus.org
submitted by
Mike

Summer is the time for the prairie dog killing contests. Contestants fire as many as 1,000 shots at the unsuspecting animals to see who can kill the most in a specified time period. They receive extra points when the animal flies into the air when shot.

Posted: Aug 6, 2006 7:08am | comment (0) | discuss (0) | permalink

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Alert: RESULTS FOR TURTLE SET ON FIRE CLICK ON VIDEO LINK

Focus:	Animal Welfare
Action Request:	Petition
Location:	United States

Trial date slated in turtle burning

An 18-year-old Hawley man charged with animal cruelty for lighting a turtle on fire, videotaping it and posting it online will face a jury Aug. 8.

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