Celina, TX Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Governs
- Dogs and non-cat animals
- Compliant confinement
- Leash, hand-held, or secure fence
- Max fine
- $500 per violation
- Enforced by
- Animal control officer / local health authority
Summary
Celina bans letting a dog run at large: it must be leashed, fenced in, or under direct control on the owner's property.
It shall be unlawful for any dog or other animal possessed, kept or harbored, other than a cat, to run at large, as is defined in section 2.01.001. ... Running at large. Not completely confined by a building, wall or fence of sufficient strength or construction to restrain the animal, or not on a leash or held in the hands of the owner or keeper, or not under direct supervision of the owner within the limits of the owner's private property.
Full Breakdown
City code makes it unlawful for any dog (or other animal besides a cat) to run at large. "Running at large" is defined as not completely confined by a building, wall, or fence strong enough to restrain the animal, not on a leash or held in the owner's hands, and not under the owner's direct supervision on their own property. Animal control officers can impound loose dogs on sight, and owners face municipal court fines for violations. Cats are handled separately under a nuisance/complaint standard rather than a blanket at-large ban.
Violations & Fines
Fine of up to $500 per offense in municipal court; dog may be impounded by animal control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my dog be off-leash in my own yard?
Does this apply to cats?
Sources & Official References
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