Texas Spay and Neuter Program (TXSNP)

Background of the Texas Spay and Neuter Program (TXSNP)

During the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, the legislature passed Senate Bill 1, General Appropriations Act.  Rider 32 of the bill appropriates $13 million over the 2026-27 biennium to launch a program focused on the sterilization of dogs and cats.  This bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been tasked with designing and implementing a two-year pilot program focused on protecting human health by reducing the number of dogs and cats at risk for unplanned breeding that could carry infectious diseases.  DSHS will implement the program by offering grants to subsidize spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats.

 

Design Phase of TXSNP

To protect public health and help to prevent the spread of disease, DSHS is in the process of designing the TXSNP.  Stay tuned for future announcements.

Note

This program is separate from the Animal Friendly grant program.  The Animal Friendly program limits applicants to releasing agencies; 501c charitable organizations if their primary purpose is animal welfare or sterilizing animals owned by the general public at minimal or no cost; and local nonprofit veterinary medical associations that have an established program for sterilizing animals owned by the general public at minimal or no cost.

Contact Us

Submit TXSNP questions to TXSpayNeuter@dshs.texas.gov.