Unincorporated Nueces County has no county leash ordinance, but inside Corpus Christi and other cities dogs must be kept under restraint (leashed, fenced, caged, or tethered) at all times. Loose dogs anywhere risk dangerous-dog and rabies enforcement under state law.
Texas counties cannot pass a general leash law for unincorporated areas; leash rules come from the city. Corpus Christi's Chapter 6 code defines "restraint" broadly and requires dogs to be secured at all times off the owner's enclosed property. Countywide, Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 822 governs dangerous dogs and Ch. 826 requires rabies vaccination regardless of where you live. On U.S. and state highways, Ag Code 143.102 also bars livestock and animals from roaming the right-of-way.
Corpus Christi cites owners of at-large dogs and may impound; dangerous-dog violations under H&S 822 can be a Class C to Class A misdemeanor depending on injury.
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