(a) A slaughterer of cattle shall keep a true and faithful record, in a book kept for that purpose, of all cattle purchased or slaughtered, including:
(1) a description of each animal, including marks, brands, age, color, and weight;
(2) the name of the person from whom the cattle were purchased; and
(3) the date of each purchase.
(b) A slaughterer shall keep records under this section open for public inspection at reasonable hours.

Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 148.043

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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