Sec. 215.026. ANIMALS AT LARGE. (a) The governing body of the municipality may establish and regulate public pounds.
(b) The governing body may prohibit or otherwise regulate the running at large of horses, mules, cattle, sheep, swine, or goats.
(c) If an animal is at large in violation of an ordinance adopted under this section, the governing body may authorize:
(1) the capture and impounding of the animal;
(2) the sale of the animal for the costs of the sale proceedings and any penalties imposed;
(3) the destruction of the animal if the animal cannot be sold; and
(4) the imposition of a penalty on the owner.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities
Subtitle A - Municipal Regulatory Authority
Chapter 215 - Municipal Regulation of Businesses and Occupations
Subchapter B. Regulation by Type a General-Law Municipality
Section 215.021. Municipality Covered by Subchapter
Section 215.024. Tanneries; Stables; Slaughterhouses; Other Businesses
Section 215.025. Animal Drives
Section 215.026. Animals at Large
Section 215.027. Breeding Animals
Section 215.029. Drivers; Porters
Section 215.031. Hawkers; Peddlers; Pawnbrokers
Section 215.032. Exhibitions; Shows; Amusements
Section 215.033. Licenses; Fees
Section 215.034. Suspension or Revocation of Occupation License