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Commission weighs trap–neuter–vaccinate–return and animal-control ordinance updates

2220214 · February 4, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners discussed launching a trap–neuter–vaccinate–return (TNVR) program for community cats, revising the city’s animal-control ordinance to align with state law, and reactivating an animal-advisory committee; staff were directed to prepare a workshop and draft ordinance revisions.

San Benito commissioners on Feb. 4 discussed feasibility and funding for a trap–neuter–vaccinate–return (TNVR) program targeting community cats and reviewed plans to align the city’s animal-control ordinance with Texas law.

Commissioner Deborah Morales, who introduced the TNVR discussion, said the approach — trap, neuter, vaccinate and release — is more humane and can reduce the population over time. Morales contrasted TNVR with…

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