Texas § 5.008 CARE OF LIVESTOCK.

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§ 5.008 — CARE OF LIVESTOCK.

Texas § 5.008

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Tex. Transportation Code Code Ann. § 5.008 (2026).

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Sec. 5.008. CARE OF LIVESTOCK.

(a)Unless otherwise provided by special contract, a common carrier transporting livestock shall feed and water the animals until the animals are:

(1)delivered to the consignee; or

(2)disposed of as provided by this title or other law.

(b)A common carrier that violates Subsection (a) is liable:

(1)for damages to a person injured by the violation; and

(2)to the owner of the livestock for a penalty of not less than $5 or more than $500.

(c)An action by an owner under Subsection (b)(2) must be brought in any county in which the damages occur or the carrier resides.

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Sec. 5.008. CARE OF LIVESTOCK. (a) Unless otherwise provided by special contract, a common carrier transporting livestock shall feed and water the animals until the animals are:
(1) delivered to the consignee; or
(2) disposed of as provided by this title or other law.
(b) A common carrier that violates Subsection (a) is liable:
(1) for damages to a person injured by the violation; and
(2) to the owner of the livestock for a penalty of not less than $5 or more than $500.
(c) An action by an owner under Subsection (b)(2) must be brought in any county in which the damages occur or the carrier resides.