Sec. 826.031. REGISTRATION OF DOGS AND CATS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. (a) The governing body of a municipality and the commissioners court of a county may adopt ordinances or rules under Section 826.014 or 826.015 requiring the registration of each dog and cat within the jurisdiction of the municipality or county.
(b) A dog or cat may not be subject to dual registration.
(c) The enforcing agency may collect a fee set by ordinance for the registration of each dog or cat and may retain the fees collected. The fees may be used only to help defray the cost of administering this chapter or the ordinances or rules of the enforcing agency within its jurisdiction.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals
Subchapter D. Registration and Restraint of Dogs and Cats
Section 826.031. Registration of Dogs and Cats by Local Governments
Section 826.0311. Confidentiality of Certain Information in Dog and Cat Registry; Criminal Penalty
Section 826.032. Registration; Criminal Penalty
Section 826.033. Restraint, Impoundment, and Disposition of Dogs and Cats