Pair of bills would crack down on sale of dogs, cats in outdoor public spaces in Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two bills aimed at cracking down on the sale of pets in outdoor public spaces in Texas are making their way through the legislative process.

House Bills 2012 and 2731 were both voted on by the Texas House of Representatives in the last couple of weeks.

HB 2731 was referred to the Senate Committee on Local Government on Monday. Last week, the House voted to refer HB 2012 to the Senate Committee on Transportation, and a public hearing for the bill is scheduled for Friday, May 23.