Sec. 147.041.  RECORD OF SALES.  (a)  Each livestock auction commission merchant shall keep a record of all livestock sold at auction.  The record must give an accurate description of the livestock, including:
(1)  the color;
(2)  the probable age;
(3)  any marks and brands;  and
(4)  the location of marks and brands.
(b)  Records maintained under Subsection (a) of this section are subject to inspection by any citizen of this state.
(c)  Each livestock auction commission merchant shall file a quarterly report of all livestock sold with the commissioners court of the county in which the commission merchant transacts business.  The report must include:
(1)  a description of the livestock;
(2)  the name and address of the consignor or the person purporting to own the livestock;  and
(3)  the name and address of the purchaser.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1381, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.