Dog restraint and leash requirements in The Woodlands are enforced by Montgomery County Animal Services and the Sheriff under Texas law. The Township covenants cannot regulate this area directly.
As an unincorporated area, The Woodlands is subject to Montgomery County animal control rules and Texas state law for leash and restraint requirements. Dogs must be under restraint when off the owner's property. Montgomery County Animal Services (MCAS) handles complaints about dogs at large. Texas law requires dogs tethered outdoors to have access to an area at least five times the dog's body length. The Township's covenants do not regulate animal restraint, so enforcement is entirely through county and state mechanisms. Contact MCAS at mcaspets.org.
MCAS citations for dogs at large. State law: Class C misdemeanor for certain tethering violations, Class B for repeat offenses.
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