Bexar County requires cats over four months old to be vaccinated against rabies under Texas Health and Safety Code 826.021, but the unincorporated county has no leash law for cats, allowing outdoor and community cat populations through TNR programs administered by Animal Care Services.
Texas HSC 826.021 mandates rabies vaccination for all cats older than four months; vaccinations must be performed by a licensed Texas veterinarian and renewed per manufacturer schedule. Bexar County does not require cats to be on leashes or confined indoors in unincorporated areas, though San Antonio city limits enforce stricter rules. Animal Care Services operates Trap-Neuter-Return programs for community cats and works with rescue partners. Cats causing nuisance or property damage may still be impounded under Texas HSC 822 nuisance provisions if the owner fails to control them.
Failure to vaccinate: Class C misdemeanor under HSC 826.052, fine up to $500; bite incidents trigger 10-day quarantine at owner expense or county shelter; nuisance cats may be impounded with reclaim fees.
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