Ord. 2026-08-05-B.City of Richland Hills (Tarrant County)

The Clear the Shelter Adoption Event

Bastiat Overreach Score: 54/100

Passed: 2026-08-05 • Effective: 2026-08-05

Executive Summary & Impact

The Animal Shelter will participate in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Event on August 15–16, 2026. This marks the City of Richland Hills' third consecutive year participating in this nationwide initiative, which promotes pet adoption by offering free adoptions during the event. The City is partnering with the Humane Society of North Texas, the regional sponsor of the event, and will bring both dogs and cats available for adoption on each day. The event is expected to feature more than 1,000 adoptable animals from animal shelters and rescue organizations across Texas and Oklahoma, providing an excellent opportunity to increase pet adoptions and find permanent homes for shelter animals.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

B. • Animal Shelter Advisory Board2026-08-05

The Clear the Shelter Adoption Event

Outcome: PASSED (6-0) • Motion to approve The Clear the Shelter Adoption Event

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-08-05-B. (Agenda Item B.)
Meeting: Animal Shelter Advisory Board
Date Enacted: 2026-08-05
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (6 YES - 0 NO)
Category: General Regulation
Source Document: https://civicclerk.blob.core.windows.net/stream/RICHLANDHILLSTX/32256965-29ed-4b6f-9470-b22191e6534e.pdf

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
The Animal Shelter will participate in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Event on August 15–16, 2026. This marks the City of Richland Hills' third consecutive year participating in this nationwide initiative, which promotes pet adoption by offering free adoptions during the event. The City is partnering with the Humane Society of North Texas, the regional sponsor of the event, and will bring both dogs and cats available for adoption on each day. The event is expected to feature more than 1,000 adoptable animals from animal shelters and rescue organizations across Texas and Oklahoma, providing an excellent opportunity to increase pet adoptions and find permanent homes for shelter animals.