H.B. No. 604
 
 
 
 
AN ACT
  relating to a microchip scan of animals in the custody of an animal
  shelter or releasing agency, including an animal rescue
  organization.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Chapter 823, Health and Safety Code, is amended
  by adding Section 823.004 to read as follows:
         Sec. 823.004.  MICROCHIP SCAN REQUIRED. As soon as
  practicable after an animal is placed in the custody of an animal
  shelter or a releasing agency as defined by Section 828.001,
  including an animal rescue organization, the shelter, agency, or
  organization shall scan the animal to determine whether a microchip
  is implanted in the animal.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.B. No. 604 was passed by the House on April
  14, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 147, Nays 2, 1 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.B. No. 604 was passed by the Senate on May
  13, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 0.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
  APPROVED:  _____________________
                     Date          
   
            _____________________
                   Governor