Relating to an animal cruelty public awareness campaign by the Texas Animal Health Commission.

HB 1436 requires the Texas Animal Health Commission to create a public awareness campaign about animal cruelty, directly affecting the general public by providing accessible information. The bill mandates the Commission to establish a dedicated website offering three specific resources: locations to take abandoned animals, contacts for animal medical care, and details on Texas animal cruelty laws (defined under Penal Code Sections 42.09/42.092). The Commission may accept gifts or grants to fund this campaign, which must cover all animals including livestock, domestic pets, stray/feral cats/dogs, and captured wildlife. The campaign takes effect September 1, 2025.