Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) Profile

The Texas Animal Health Commission protects livestock and poultry health by monitoring, controlling, and preventing animal diseases. The commission works with producers and agencies to safeguard public health.

Texas Animal Health Commission Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Lewis Dinges, D.V.M. — Executive Director

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$22,836,275$21,102,475
General Revenue$21,069,553$19,335,753
GR – Dedicated$0$0
Federal Funds$1,766,722$1,766,722
Other Funds$0$0
Number of FTEs228.2228.2

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the Texas Animal Health Commission

Committee NameLink
House Agriculture and LivestockView
House AppropriationsView
Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural AffairsView
Senate FinanceView

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