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USDA updates border policy for pet owners traveling to Mexico with their dogs
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· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the updated policy and the necessary requirements, residents can consult the USDA or a local news source, such as ABC13 Houston.
Dog owners in Tomball , Texas, who plan to travel to Mexico with their pets may be interested in a recent update from the USDA. The agency has revised its border policy to permit dogs to cross the southern border into Mexico. Certain requirements must be met for dog owners to bring their pets into the country.
Details on these requirements are available from the USDA. For more information on the updated policy and the necessary requirements, residents can consult the USDA or a local news source, such as ABC13 Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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