What is Parson’s Law (HB 4775)?
HB 4775 amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to allow municipal and JP court judges in an adjacent county to issue warrants to seize cruelly treated animals. Named after Williamson County ACO Leigh Parsons, click here to watch the emotional KXAN story that explains how one small change to the law could have saved an animal’s life on the county line during this January’s winter ice storm.
Pass Parson’s Law: A County Line Shouldn’t Matter When a Life is on the Line
Whether it’s an entire city or a single ranch that straddles the county line, HB 4775 empowers neighboring judges to respond to animal cruelty.
“Small change, but could have a huge difference.”
Judge KT Musselman
Justice of the Peace
Williamson County Precinct 1
Saving Time, Saving Lives.
A short bill filed by Rep. Lulu Flores, HB 4775 amends Section 821.022 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Help Pass Parson’s Law-
HB 4775
Find out the current status of the bill, who’s supporting it, and what action you can take right now to help protect the lives of cruelly treated animals.
What’s the current status?
HB 4775 has been filed in the Texas House. It awaits referral to committee. Check status.
How can I support the bill?
The next step is getting HB 4775 referred to committee. Contact Rep. XXX to refer the bill.
Who else is supporting the bill?
The following people are supporting HB 4775. Contact us to join the list.
Representatives-
Rep. Lulu Flores (Author, HD-51)
Justices of the Peace-
Judge KT Musselman (Williamson Pct 1)