Sec. 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.
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