Little Elm Ch. 18 Animals requires dogs to be leashed or confined at all times. Running at large is prohibited. Denton County Animal Services handles strays. Fine up to $500.
Chapter 18 of the Little Elm Code of Ordinances prohibits any animal from running at large within the town limits. Dogs must be restrained by a leash held by a person capable of controlling the animal when off the owner's property, or securely confined within an enclosure on the premises. The owner is the person harboring, keeping, or having custody of the animal. Little Elm partners with Denton County Animal Services for shelter operations and stray intake. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822 provides statewide dangerous dog requirements including mandatory registration, secure enclosure, liability insurance of at least $100,000, and restraint with a leash no longer than six feet when off premises. Little Elm parks along Lewisville Lake do not have designated off-leash dog areas. Unvaccinated dogs impounded may be held for observation under the Texas rabies control program administered by the Department of State Health Services.
Running at large: Class C misdemeanor, fine up to $500 per occurrence. Each day constitutes a separate offense. Impound and boarding fees assessed for animals picked up by Animal Control. Dangerous dog violations under TX HSC Ch. 822 carry higher penalties up to Class A misdemeanor.
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