Our mission is:
- to protect the animal industry from, and/or mitigate the effects of domestic, foreign and emerging diseases;
- to increase the marketability of Texas livestock commodities at the state, national and international level;
- to promote and ensure animal health and productivity;
- to protect human health from animal diseases and conditions that are transmissible to people; and,
- to prepare for and respond to emergency situations involving animals by conducting agency business in a responsive, cooperative and transparent manner.
Hot Topics:
In the News
- 10/23 Hunters Reminded of TAHC Requirements in a Fever Tick Quarantine Zone
- 10/16 TAHC Reminds Hunters of Chronic Wasting Disease Requirements for Exotic Susceptible Species in Texas
- 10/03 Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program Education Loan Assistance Applications Now Open
- 09/25 TAHC Rule Proposals Open for Public Comment
- 09/24 TAHC Commissioners Adopt Rule Changes
- 09/23 Animal Health Alert New World Screwworm Detected in a Cow in Nuevo Leon, MX
- 08/15 TAHC Supports Comprehensive New World Screwworm Eradication Actions Announced Today


