McKinney, TX Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Leash Length
- 6 ft max
- Voice Control
- Not accepted
- Off-Leash
- Designated parks only
- Impound Fee
- 50 plus boarding
- Code
- Chapter 14
Summary
Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet whenever off the owner property under McKinney Code Chapter 14. Off-leash allowed only in designated dog parks (Bonnie Wenk Dog Park). TX Health & Safety Code 822.042 applies for dangerous 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 ...; and (4) comply with an applicable municipal or county regulation, requirement, or restriction on dangerous dogs.
Full Breakdown
All dogs in public spaces must be restrained on a leash held by a person physically able to control them. Voice control is not a legal substitute. Front yards without fencing require leashing. Bonnie Wenk Park has a fenced off-leash dog park open dawn to dusk. Dogs at large are subject to impoundment with reclaim fees starting at 50 plus daily boarding.
Violations & Fines
First offense citation 75, second offense 150, third and repeat 500. Dangerous dog designation under Lillian Law triggers insurance, muzzle, and enclosure requirements.
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