Tex. Health & Safety Code § 826.034

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 826.034 - Restraint; Criminal Penalty

(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.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 826.034

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.