League City, TX Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- §18-8
- Leash Requirement
- Must be under control
- Impound Hold
- Minimum 72 hours
- Registration Tag
- Required per §18-6
Summary
League City Section 18-8 prohibits all animals from running at large. Dogs must be confined or under direct physical control of the owner at all times. Animals in vehicles must be restrained to prevent reaching outside. Violations result in impoundment.
Sec. 822.012. CERTAIN DOGS AND COYOTES PROHIBITED FROM RUNNING AT LARGE; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) The owner, keeper, or person in control of a dog or coyote that the owner, keeper, or person knows is accustomed to run, worry, or kill livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may not permit the dog or coyote to run at large. (b) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is punishable by a fine of not more than $100. (c) Each time a dog or coyote runs at large in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.
Full Breakdown
Section 18-8(a) makes it unlawful for any animal owner or keeper to permit or allow an animal to run at large within city limits. An animal not confined or under direct physical control is in violation. Section 18-8(b) requires animals in vehicles to be restrained to prevent reaching outside. Section 18-8(d) allows any person to capture an animal trespassing on their private property and deliver it to the regulatory authority. Section 18-9 authorizes impoundment of any animal found running at large. Impounded animals are held for a minimum of 72 hours. Dogs and cats must wear a collar with registration tag under Section 18-6. All dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies per Section 18-4.
Violations & Fines
At-large violation: fine up to $500 per offense. Animal may be impounded under Section 18-9 with 72-hour hold. Owner must pay impound and boarding fees for retrieval.
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