
In Navarro County, Texas, a cockfighting operation was disrupted by law enforcement leading to one arrest and the seizure of cash and evidence. This incident, reported by #fox44tx, highlights the ongoing issue of cockfighting in the state, where, as of 2021, it is considered a crime in every state, with 42 states, including Texas, penalizing it as a felony. Spectating at such events is classified as a class C misdemeanor in Texas. The Navarro County Sheriff's Office conducted a surprise operation at a cockfight in progress in the 13000 block of NW 3050 Road in Purdon.



DPS captured video of an alleged smuggling arrest in Webb County. https://t.co/hstVmeOlx5
The Navarro County Sheriff's Office said its deputies "made a surprise visit" to a cockfight in progress in the 13000 block of NW 3050 Road in Purdon. https://t.co/dOcY3Ct96j
Cockfighting ring busted in progress in North Texas, officials say https://t.co/gPyvInWrxY