Arlington requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. License and rabies vaccination required. TX HSC §822.013 covers dogs at large.
Arlington requires dogs to be on leash in all public areas. Off-leash exercise permitted only in designated dog parks. Dogs must be licensed and rabies-vaccinated. Dogs at large may be impounded by animal control per TX Health & Safety Code §822.013. Dangerous dog designation under Lillian’s Law (HSC Ch. 822) is behavior-based. Owner responsible for waste cleanup in public areas.
Off-leash: $50 to $200. At-large: impound fees + citation. Unlicensed: $50 to $250. Waste: $50 to $500.
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