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Commissioners approve county order banning roadside sale of live animals in unincorporated areas
Summary
Following an update to state statute, Hidalgo County Commissioners approved an order prohibiting roadside sale of live animals in unincorporated areas to address animal welfare and public-safety concerns. The court clarified the order covers sales on right-of-way and roadside parking areas, not enclosed flea markets inside city limits.
The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court approved an order prohibiting the roadside sale of live animals within the county’s unincorporated areas after staff presented changes to the state statute that removed a prior speed‑limit limitation.
County staff told the court the statutory change eliminated language that had limited enforcement to roads with posted speed…
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