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El Paso, TX Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified June 2026

Key Facts

Leash Max
6 feet
Off-Property Rule
Leash required
Dog Parks
Eastwood, Album, Northeast Regional
Tethering
Humane rules on private property
Fine
$50-$500

Summary

El Paso Chapter 7.04 requires dogs to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet whenever off the owner's property. Off-leash dogs are prohibited except in designated dog parks such as Eastwood Dog Park.

Sec. 822.042. REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNER OF DANGEROUS DOG. (a) Not later than the 30th day after a person learns that the person is the owner of a dangerous dog, the person shall:(1) register the dangerous dog with the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept;(2) restrain the dangerous dog at all times on a leash in the immediate control of a person or in a secure enclosure;(3) obtain liability insurance coverage or show financial responsibility in an amount of at least $100,000 to cover damages resulting from an attack by the dangerous dog; and(4) comply with an applicable municipal or county regulation on dangerous dogs.

Source: El Paso City CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Under Chapter 7.04, dogs off the owner's property must be on a physical leash held by a person able to control the animal. Off-leash walking is a citation even if the dog is voice-controlled. Designated off-leash dog parks include Eastwood Dog Park and other fenced city dog parks; these allow off-leash play within the fenced area. Tethering rules under Chapter 7.04 also apply on private property, prohibiting cruel tethering. Service animals have leash exemptions only while actively performing tasks that require it.

Violations & Fines

Off-leash violation: $50 to $200 first offense; up to $500 repeat. If the off-leash dog causes injury, charges escalate under dangerous dog rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my El Paso dog be off leash if well-trained?
Only in a designated off-leash dog park. Anywhere else off the owner's property requires a physical leash no longer than 6 feet.
Where are the off-leash dog parks in El Paso?
Eastwood Dog Park is one of the city's fenced off-leash facilities. The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department maintains the current list of designated dog parks.

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