05/22/07 - East Texas
Lawmakers Pass Dog Attack Bill
by Ramonica R. Jones

The next time your dog bites someone it could land you in prison. State leaders have now given final approval to a violent dog law.

Dog owners in Texas could face a third-degree felony if their pet seriously hurts someone in an unprovoked attack.

The crime carries a two to ten-year prison sentence and $10,000 fine. If the victim dies, the charge could be a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.....

......Many residents said they want to see a penalty for pet owners who own animals that attack, especially if they have pit bulls, Rottweilers, and other aggressive breeds."

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