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Estrays / Livestock

NOTICE OF ESTRAY AND IMPOUNDMENT


  • Black Baldy Bull calf, approximately 500 lbs. yearling
  • Black Heifer calf, approximately 500 lbs. yearling
  • Black Heifer calf, approximately 400 lbs. yearling
  • All cattle have no visible brands, ear tags, and are tame and do not run away.


All three were found running loose in the 11000 Block of FM 1156, Jack County, Texas.  It is believed that other cattle are loose in the area but have not been reported to the Sheriff’s Office.  It is also believed that the cattle came off a trailer while in motion and were not actually from the area where they were found.


Pursuant to the stock laws of the State of Texas, Chapter Four, Title 121, Revised Civil Statures of Texas 1925, said estray has been impounded.  Cattle are being held at the Jack County Sheriff’s Office designated impoundment yard for cattle Jack County Sheriff’s Office, Jack County, Texas.


A diligent search has been conducted to locate the owner, to no avail.  Notice is hereby given that, if the ownership of estray is not determined by the 27th  day of  July, 2026, said estray will be sold at public auction/Sheriff’s sale at Graham Livestock Auction, Graham, Young County, Texas.


To claim affidavit of ownership, please contact Deputy Jeremy Maxwell with the Jack County Sheriff’s Office at 940-567-2161.

The Jack County Sheriff's Office maintains a Livestock Registry to aid the Sheriff's Office with locating owners of lost, missing, or found livestock.  Without livestock owner information, it is sometimes impossible to locate an owner of an estray that has found their way onto our highways.


The Jack County Sheriff's Office makes every attempt to locate the owner of lost, missing, or found livestock before the animal(s) are impounded and sold at auction.  


Below you will find a list of currently impounded livestock, as well as a way for you to register your livestock with the Jack County Sheriff's Office so you can be notified if your livestock is found on our public roadways or on someone else's property.


Please contact the Jack County Sheriff's Office if you are the owner or know the owner of an animal listed on this web site. The owner of an animal may redeem this animal any time prior to sale, by providing the Sheriff's Office with an affidavit of ownership and paying all cost and fees associated with the impound of the animal.

 

If you have any questions, please contact us.  We appreciate your cooperation and participation in the Livestock Registry.   


Definition:  An Estray Animal is an animal that is farm stock, that has strayed away from the farm.  It is not an animal that is native to the area.  Estray Laws do not apply to rescued, domesticated pets, such as cats, or dogs.