Sec. 148.043.  RECORDS.  (a)  A slaughterer of cattle shall keep a true and faithful record, in a book kept for that purpose, of all cattle purchased or slaughtered, including:
(1)  a description of each animal, including marks, brands, age, color, and weight;
(2)  the name of the person from whom the cattle were purchased;  and
(3)  the date of each purchase.
(b)  A slaughterer shall keep records under this section open for public inspection at reasonable hours.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1389, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.