How is animal cruelty proven and prosecuted under Texas law?

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This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including Adame v. The State of Texas. Expert veterinary testimony and formal necropsies are not required to prove animal cruelty in cases where the injury is obvious to a layperson. Family law practitioners can use this 'evidentiary shortcut' to more efficiently establish patterns of coercive control, family violence, or 'best interest' factors using only lay testimony, photos, and the opposing party's admissions.

Animal Cruelty

How is animal cruelty proven and prosecuted under Texas law?