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Pflugerville, TX Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Tether limit
Six feet maximum
Valid restraint
Leash, secure fence, or hand control
Not restraint
Voice, shock or e-collars
Enforcement
Animal Welfare Services impounds
Exempt
City-authorized off-leash dog parks

Summary

Pflugerville requires every dog to be under restraint: a leash or lead six feet or shorter, secure fencing, or hands-on physical control. A dog off the owner's property or on a longer tether is running "at large," a chargeable offense under the animal code.

RESTRAIN(T). To control an animal by the following: a leash or lead; by confinement in a structure, cage, vehicle, wall, or fence of sufficient strength or construction to prevent the animal from escaping; or by actual physical control by the owner or owner's agent. ... AT LARGE. ... (2) An animal that is not under direct physical control of a person by ... a tether ... of a length of not more than six (6) feet.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4904710; v24 updated 2026-05-26).

Full Breakdown

Under § 90.21(A) of Pflugerville's animal code it is an offense to allow an animal to run at large or to fail to keep it under restraint. Section 90.02 defines RESTRAINT as a leash or lead, confinement in a structure, cage, wall, or fence strong enough to prevent escape, or actual physical control by the owner. A dog is AT LARGE when it is not confined to the owner's premises or is on a tether longer than six feet. Voice control, shock collars, and e-collars do not count as direct physical control. City-authorized off-leash dog parks are exempt. Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services impounds loose animals, and the city may petition the municipal court over seized animals.

Violations & Fines

Loose dogs are impounded by Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services, and running at large is a chargeable offense under Chapter 90 that also meets the code's public-nuisance definition. Impounded animals may be held pending a municipal-court petition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a shock collar or voice command satisfy Pflugerville's leash law?
No. Section 90.02 states voice control, shock collars, e-collars, and collar-mounted training devices are not "direct physical control." A dog must be on a leash six feet or shorter, fenced, or physically held.
How long can my dog's leash be in Pflugerville?
Six feet or shorter. A dog on a longer tether, or off the owner's premises without restraint, is "at large" under § 90.02 and in violation of § 90.21.

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