Sec. 822.035. CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally:
(1) fails or refuses to register a dog required to be registered under this subchapter;
(2) fails or refuses to allow a dog to be killed when ordered by the proper authorities to do so; or
(3) violates this subchapter.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100, confinement in the county jail for not more than 30 days, or both.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals
Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals
Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs
Section 822.021. Application to Counties That Adopt Subchapter
Section 822.022. Petition for Election
Section 822.024. Ballot Proposition
Section 822.025. Election Result
Section 822.026. Interval Between Elections
Section 822.027. Registration Tags and Certificate
Section 822.028. Registration Fee
Section 822.029. Disposition of Fee
Section 822.030. Registration Required; Exception for Temporary Visits
Section 822.031. Unregistered Dogs Prohibited From Running at Large