R98-63 RESOLUTION NO. R98-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, URGING THE INTRODUCTION, SUPPORT AND PASSAGE OF A
BILL WHICH WILL AMEND THE TRANSPORTATION CODE, TITLE 7,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SUBTITLE A, CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND
REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES, CHAPTER 502, REGISTRATION OF
VEHICLES, SUBCHAPTER A, GENERAL PROVISIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR
THE AUTHORITY OF LOCAL RABIES CONTROL AUTHORITIES OR THEIR
DESIGNEES TO OBTAIN OWNER INFORMATION, SUCH ACTION BEING
NECESSARY TO ENHANCE RABIES CONTROL AND ANIMAL CRUELTY
PREVENTION EFFORTS.
WHEREAS, rabies in animals continues to be a significant health threat in the
State of Texas, as evidenced by the continuing statewide quarantine for certain
high risk animals; and
WHEREAS, municipalities, by virtue of the operation of animal control activities,
are in a unique position to assist in efforts to control rabies and prevent cruelty to
animals; and
WHEREAS, Local Rabies Control Authorities, which are currently described and
mandated by the Health and Safety Code, Title 10, Health and Safety of Animals,
Chapter 826, Rabies, Section 826.017, to enforce the State Laws and Rules of the
Board of Health, concerning Rabies Control and Animal Cruelty, are currently
prohibited from obtaining vehicle owner information from local law enforcement
agencies; and
WHEREAS, the above-cited Chapter of the Transportation Code should be
amended to allow Local Rabies Control Authorities, as defined by the State of Texas
Health and Safety Code, Title 10, Health and Safety of Animals, Chapter 826, Rabies,
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RESOLUTION NO. R98-63
Section 826.017, the ability and authority to obtain vehicle owner information from
local law enforcement agencies in the performance of their official duties; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, recommends
the introduction, support, and passage of a bill which will allow for the authority of
Local Rabies Control Authorities to obtain vehicle owner information.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the day of
A.D., 1998.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
YOUNG LORFING
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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