Texas law allows only two methods of killing
shelter animals: (1)
humane euthanasia by lethal injection of sodium pentobarbital administered by a trained
employee out of the sight and away from other animals in a quiet area.
Any
employee of a not - for - profit pound,
shelter, duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals,
humane society or dog or cat protective association may insert a microchip for the purposes of identification of any animal being held for adoption by such organization.