Austin City Council could mandate microchips for pets

Editor’s Note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than a year after Austin City Council kickstarted a code amendment process in June 2023 to mandate pet microchipping, city leaders could formally approve that requirement this week.Council will weigh out the proposed changes at their Thursday meeting. The code amendment would require microchipping of animals "at least four months of age" that aren't either wild