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Texas Spay and Neuter Program (TXSNP) is sponsored by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The Texas Spay and Neuter Program (TXSNP) offers grants to subsidize spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats across Texas. The program aims to make funds available across both urban and rural underserved areas and supports organizations of varying sizes.
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Texas Spay and Neuter Program (TXSNP) | Texas DSHS Texas Spay and Neuter Program (TXSNP) This page provides information about Texas Spay and Neuter Program (TXSNP).
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Contracts were awarded through an Open Enrollment process. Eligible organizations that met application requirements were awarded contracts on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds were fully allocated. Due to the high volume of applications received, the application period closed on February 24, 2026.
Background of the Texas Spay and Neuter Program (TXSNP) During the 89th Legislature Regular Session, the legislature passed Senate Bill 1 , the General Appropriations Act. Rider 32 of the bill appropriated $13 million over the 2026-27 biennium for DSHS to launch a program focused on the sterilization of dogs and cats. This bill took effect September 1, 2025.
DSHS was tasked with designing and implementing a two-year pilot program focused on protecting human health by reducing the number of dogs and cats at risk for unplanned breeding that could carry infectious diseases. DSHS offered grants to subsidize spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats. For more information, please see the Rider 32 Spay and Neuter Pilot Program 2026 Update Report .
Below are the answers to the most frequently asked questions. For all other questions not listed below, you may email SNOE@dshs. texas.
gov . What organizations are eligible to apply? Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, municipal and county shelters, private animal shelters, 501c nonprofits, animal rescue entities, and veterinary clinics.
What are the requirements for program eligibility? Entities applying for program funding must have a veterinarian on staff with at least one year of relevant experience in spay/neuter services or related fields. Subcontractors providing services for funded entities have a veterinarian on staff with at least one year of relevant experience in spay/neuter services or related fields.
Entities applying for program funding and their subcontractors are required to provide supporting documentation as specified in the Open Enrollment document. All surgical procedures must be performed by veterinarians currently licensed by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The application period closed on February 24, 2026.
To view the previous Open Enrollment opportunity, you may visit Open Enrollment Opportunities | Resources and filter the Open Enrollment Opportunities by DSHS. Will there be an email notification list for updated announcements? What is the maximum grant amount?
DSHS has designed the program to make funds available across both urban and rural underserved areas, to support organizations of varying sizes. To maximize impact, a tiered contract system will be implemented, with award amounts ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 per fiscal year. Are licenses and certifications required for vet techs and other staff assisting with sterilizations?
Licenses and certifications are not required for vet techs and other staff, however all staff assisting with sterilizations must be working under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian as required and described in the Open Enrollment document, Section 7. 2. What is the eligible population and service area?
The eligible population are dogs and cats owned or in the custody of Texas residents, rescue organizations, shelters, or government entities. The service areas eligible are all Texas counties. What is the difference between a custodian and owner?
Custodian, as defined in Texas Administrative Code Section 169. 102 , “A person or agency which feeds, shelters, owns, has possession or control of, or has the responsibility to control an animal. ” An owner is a private citizen who has bought or rescued a dog or cat.
Are there any reporting requirements for this project? Each Contractor will be required to submit monthly invoices and programmatic quarterly and annual reports. What happens if all of the allocated funds are not disbursed in Fiscal Year 2026?
Any unexpended and unobligated balances of these funds remaining at the end of the fiscal year 2026 year will be available in fiscal year 2027. This program is separate from the Animal Friendly grant program.
The Animal Friendly program limits applicants to releasing agencies; 501c charitable organizations if their primary purpose is animal welfare or sterilizing animals owned by the general public at minimal or no cost; and local nonprofit veterinary medical associations that have an established program for sterilizing animals owned by the general public at minimal or no cost. Submit TXSNP questions to TXSpayNeuter@dshs. texas.
gov . Learn more about the TXSNP Sign-up for Veterinarians, Animal Shelters, and other entities interested in receiving application information from the Texas Spay and Neuter Program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, municipal and county shelters, private animal shelters, 501c nonprofits, animal rescue entities, and veterinary clinics. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $500,000 per fiscal year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 13, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Texas Spay and Neuter Program (TXSNP) is funded by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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