1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Midland County, Texas.
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Midland County has no general leash law in unincorporated areas. Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 822 governs dangerous dogs and dog-at-large near children, and Ch. 826 (rabies) authorizes county rabies control. Inside the City of Midland, dogs must be leashed (max 6 ft) or confined under city ordinance.
Tex. Health & Safety Code §§ 822.007, 822.042(a)
Sec. 822.007. LOCAL REGULATION OF DOGS. This subchapter does not prohibit a municipality or county from adopting leash or registration requirements applicable to dogs. ... Sec. 822.042. REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNER OF DANGEROUS DOG. (a) Not later than the 30th day after a person learns that the person is the owner of a dangerous dog, the person shall: (1) register the dangerous dog with the animal co...
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