Missouri City, TX Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Off-Property
- Leash required
- At-Large
- Prohibited citywide
- Off-Leash Parks
- None permitted
- Registration
- Required, dogs over 4 months
Summary
Missouri City prohibits dogs from running at large and requires owners to keep dogs restrained by leash or secure enclosure whenever they are off the owner's property under Chapter 10 of the city code.
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
Chapter 10 of the Missouri City Code makes it unlawful for any owner to permit a dog to run at large within the city. When off the owner's premises, dogs must be on a leash held by a person able to control the animal. On the owner's property, dogs must be confined by fence, kennel, or other enclosure. No public park within Missouri City permits off-leash activity. Animals running at large may be impounded by Animal Services, and owners must pay impound and boarding fees to reclaim them. Dogs over four months must be vaccinated for rabies and registered with the city.
Violations & Fines
Citations, impoundment of the animal, impound and boarding fees, and escalating fines for repeat at-large offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a leash length limit in Missouri City?
What happens if my dog gets picked up running loose?
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