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Committee hears bill to move livestock brand registration to online system
Summary
Senate Bill 503 would let the Texas Animal Health Commission host a centralized online livestock brand registration database to replace the current paper‑based, county‑by‑county process; industry witnesses supported the change but a fiscal note delayed immediate action.
Senate Bill 503, laid out on behalf of Senator Perry and explained during the committee meeting, would amend Chapter 144 of the Texas Agriculture Code to create a centralized electronic filing system for livestock brand registrations managed by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Senator Kolkhorst (presenting for Senator Perry) said the current 10‑year, in‑person re‑registration requirement forces many producers to travel to multiple county clerks’ offices and relies on a paper‑based process. She said the online platform would "not alter the role of…
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