Texas voters pass K-9 retirement law

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/i-couldnt-imagine-losing-him-local-deputy-praises-passage-of-k-9-retirement-law/285-274d86b1-8b47-4094-b691-b736f96b7dba

Any story that allows me to hang out with animals is always fun.  In this case, the story was about the passage of a law that allows retired K-9s to live with their handlers.  Believe it or not, under Texas law, they previously had to be sold or even put down (depending on their health).  I reached out to a number of law enforcement agencies in order to help with a follow-up story.  The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office allowed us to come by and interview a deputy who works and lives with his K-9 named "Cactus Jack."  I asked if I could pet him and was told "you better not."