Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 826.034: RESTRAINT; CRIMINAL PENALTY.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 10. HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ANIMALS
CHAPTER 826. RABIES
SUBCHAPTER D. REGISTRATION AND RESTRAINT OF DOGS AND CATS

(a) A person commits an offense if:

(1) the person fails or refuses to restrain a dog or cat owned by the person; and

(2) the animal is required to be restrained under the ordinances or rules adopted under this chapter by a county or municipality within whose jurisdiction the act occurs.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

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