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Laredo, TX Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)

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

Key Facts

Leash
Required off property
State Law
TX HSC 822
Impound
Yes, plus fees
Fine
Up to 500 dollars
Dog Park
Father McNaboe Park

Summary

Laredo requires dogs to be leashed when off the owners property. Running at large violates the municipal code and TX Health and Safety Code 822.041, with fines up to 500 dollars and possible impoundment by Animal Care Services.

Sec. 822.007. LOCAL REGULATION OF DOGS. This subchapter does not prohibit a municipality or county from adopting leash or registration requirements applicable to dogs. 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 causing bodily injury to a person...

Source: TX Health and Safety Code 822View official code

Full Breakdown

The City of Laredo enforces a strict leash rule through Animal Care Services. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet or physically confined when off the owners property. Off-leash dogs can be impounded, and owners face reclaim fees, vaccination verification, and citation fines. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822 governs dangerous dog determinations and dog attacks, providing criminal exposure if a loose dog causes injury. Laredo operates a municipal shelter and partners with regional rescues given historically high intake volumes. Off-leash play is allowed only inside designated off-leash dog parks.

Violations & Fines

Impoundment plus 75 to 500 dollars. Reclaim fees and mandatory vaccination required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I walk my dog off-leash on a quiet street?
No. Laredo requires a physical leash off your property. Officers may impound loose dogs even in low-traffic neighborhoods.
Where can my dog run free?
Only inside designated off-leash dog parks with a fenced enclosure.

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