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Laws for Paws® 2025

Home Laws for Paws® 2025

 

Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Special Events Center – Austin Central Library – 710 W Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX, 78701

 


Includes a full day of Continuing Legal Education (State Bar of Texas) and Continuing Education (Texas Department of State Health Services), breakfast, lunch, and course materials.

We are thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Laws for Paws® Symposium, proudly presented by the Texas Humane Network. This essential one-day event will delve into the latest legal developments in animal welfare, offering expert presentations on vital local, state, and federal laws.

Tailored for professionals and passionate advocates dedicated to animal welfare, the symposium promises invaluable insights for those eager to shape local policy and navigate enforcement challenges effectively. Engage in enlightening sessions that address pressing issues such as service animals, cruelty cases, dangerous dogs, and shelter hold-time regulations. As a participant, you will also receive an overview of the animal-related legislation passed during the 2025 session at the Texas Capitol, empowering you to actively support local lawmaking initiatives.

 

Join us for a unique “Ask an Animal Lawyer” Q&A session, where you can engage directly with legal experts in the field. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in animal welfare!

Please note: Only service dogs are permitted.

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Hotel Information

Hotels are filling up quickly. We recommend booking your room as soon as possible!

Recommended nearby hotels:
The Austin Proper Hotel – 600 W. 2nd St. (across the street from the library)
W Austin Hotel – 200 Lavaca St. (approximately three blocks from the library)
Hotel ZaZa Austin – 400 Lavaca St. (approximately six blocks from the library)

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Current Schedule

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration opens and continental breakfast served (Vegan & Vegetarian options provided)

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Introduction: Navigating an Extraordinary Animal Law Landscape in 2025

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Service Animals 101: Staying Out of the Legal Doghouse

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Texas Civil and Criminal Seizure Law for Animals: Texas’ Best Kept Secret

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Break/Networking

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Pets and Housing Policies in Texas: A Renewed Conversation

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Lunch (Vegan & Vegetarian options provided)

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Regulatory Whiplash: A Review of the Ever-Changing Federal Animal Protection Laws

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | The Hines Case: Accessing Veterinary Care and the Case for Veterinary Telemedicine

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Break/Networking

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Texas 89th Legislative Session: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM |The ABC’s of Texas Parks & Wildlife

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Happy Hour: “Ask an Animal Lawyer” Cocktails and Conversation

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  • Phone: 512-551-4033

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