Texas Penal Code, Title 9, Chapter 42 shooting and poisoning animals

It is a state jail felony for your neighbor if she is convicted of shooting or poisoning animals that don't belong to her. I just today attended a seminar in Longview presented by the Texas Dept. of State Health Services and the Longview Animal Control agency where these civil and penal codes were explained, followed by a mock trial: Interesting and workable if victims (owners of the animals) are willing to document it and report it. Outside of the city limits, the charge can be taken to the Sheriff's Department. If you take a copy of the law being violated to the Sheriff, he is obligated to pursue it. When the case goes to trial, it will be The People (not the individual filing the complaint) vs Mrs. Xxx. That individual serves as a witness for the prosecution. So what are we waiting for? Even if it takes 2 years to get into the court, it is on her record that she has been charged for a state jail felony and is awaiting trial. Imagine trying to get a job, apply for insurance, or buy a car with that on your record.