1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Taylor County, Texas.
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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.
Texas Health & Safety Code Secs. 822.007, 822.012 (Local Leash Authority; Dogs Running at Large)
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. 822.012. CERTAIN DOGS AND COYOTES PROHIBITED FROM RUNNING AT LARGE; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) The owner, keeper, or person in control of a dog or coyote that the owner, keeper, or person knows is accustomed to run, worry, or...
1 cities in Taylor County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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