Taylor County has no general leash ordinance in unincorporated areas. State law (Health & Safety Code Ch. 822) governs dangerous dogs and dog-at-large near schools. Taylor County Sheriff (325-672-1400) handles loose livestock and dangerous dog complaints. Abilene has full leash and dangerous dog rules under City Code Ch. 6.
In unincorporated Taylor County (Tuscola, Lawn, Buffalo Gap, Trent, View), no county leash ordinance applies. Under Tex. Health & Safety Code §822.042, owners of dogs declared dangerous must restrain them at all times. §822.005 makes it a state-jail felony if a dangerous dog causes serious injury. The Taylor County Sheriff is the local rabies control authority outside Abilene under HSC Ch. 826 and handles loose livestock countywide. Inside Abilene, City Code Chapter 6 (Animals and Fowl) requires dogs to be leashed or fenced, adopts Penal Code Ch. 822 in full, and adds an aggressive dog category. Abilene Animal Services Field Dispatch: (325) 698-0085.
Dangerous dog violations under HSC Ch. 822 range from Class C misdemeanor to state-jail felony depending on injury. Abilene leash violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to $500.
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