In an effort to recognize and honor police dogs and other police animals killed in the line of duty, Texas House Bill 1677 seeks to direct the State Preservation Board to establish a Texas Police Service Animals Memorial Monument on the grounds of the Texas Capitol. The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly supports HB 1677, and encourages Texas residents to do the same.
AKC values the contribution that all working and detection dogs make to national security and the extraordinary role that these dogs play in protecting the peace and security of individuals and communities. We honor the breeders, trainers, and handlers of these dogs, and support efforts ensuring that specialized care is provided to protect the wellbeing of police dogs.
How You Can Participate
Texas residents are encouraged to contact the committee, and bill sponsor Representative Justin Holland, to express support of HB 1677.
Those who wish to electronically submit comments without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c430.
Comments to individual committee members may be directed to:
Representative Ken King, Chair (Dist. 88 – Canadian)
(512) 463-0736
ken.king@house.texas.gov
Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Vice Chair (Dist. 120 – San Antonio)
(512) 463-0708
barbara.gervin-hawkins@house.texas.gov
Representative DeWayne Burns (Dist. 58 – Cleburne)
512-463-0538
Dewayne.Burns@house.texas.gov
Representative Travis Clardy (Dist. 11 – Nacogdoches)
512-463-0592
Travis.Clardy@house.texas.gov
Representative John Frullo (Dist. 84 – Lubbock)
512-463-0676
john.frullo@house.texas.gov
Representative Celia Israel (Dist. 50 – Austin)
512-463-0821
celia.israel@house.texas.gov
Representative Matt Krause (Dist. 93 – Fort Worth)
(512) 463-0562
Matt.Krause@house.texas.gov
Representative Armando “Mando” Martinez (Dist. 39 – Weslaco)
512-463-0530
mando.martinez@house.texas.gov
Representative Christina Morales (Dist. 145 – Houston)
(512) 463-0732
Click here for form to email Rep. Morales.
Comments to bill sponsor Representative Justin Holland may be directed to:
Representative Justin Holland (Dist. 33 – Rockwall)
512-463-0484
justin.holland@house.texas.gov
A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here: https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/.
AKC Government Relations will provide updates on this legislation and other Texas legislation as developments warrant. For more information, email doglaw@akc.org.