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TX Health & Safety Code § 822.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter A. General Provisions; Dogs That Attack Persons or Are a Danger to Persons|Section 822.002. Seizure of a Dog Causing Death of or Serious Bodily Injury to a Person

Sec. 822.002.  SEIZURE OF A DOG CAUSING DEATH OF OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO A PERSON.  (a)  A justice court, county court, or municipal court shall order the animal control authority to seize a dog and shall issue a warrant authorizing the seizure:(1)  on the sworn complaint of any person, including the county attorney, the city attorney, or a peace officer, that the dog has caused the death of or serious bodily injury to a person by attacking, biting, or mauling the person;  and(2)  on a showing of probable cause to believe that the dog caused the death of or serious bodily injury to the person as stated in the complaint.(b)  The animal control authority shall seize the dog or order its seizure and shall provide for the impoundment of the dog in secure and humane conditions until the court orders the disposition of the dog.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 822.001 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter A. General Provisions; Dogs That Attack Persons or Are a Danger to Persons|Section 822.004. Destruction of Dog

Sec. 822.004.  DESTRUCTION OF DOG.  The destruction of a dog under this subchapter must be performed by:(1)  a licensed veterinarian;(2)  personnel of a recognized animal shelter or humane society who are trained in the humane destruction of animals;  or(3)  personnel of a governmental agency responsible for animal control who are trained in the humane destruction of animals.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 822.003 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter A. General Provisions; Dogs That Attack Persons or Are a Danger to Persons|Section 822.005. Attack by Dog

Sec. 822.005.  ATTACK BY DOG.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person is the owner of a dog and the person:(1)  with criminal negligence, as defined by Section 6.03, Penal Code, fails to secure the dog and the dog makes an unprovoked attack on another person that occurs at a location other than the owner's real property or in or on the owner's motor vehicle or boat and that causes serious bodily injury, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, or death to the other person; or(2)  knows the dog is a dangerous dog by learning in a manner described by Section 822.042(g) that the person is the owner of a dangerous dog, and the dangerous dog makes an unprovoked attack on another person that occurs at a location other than a secure enclosure in which the dog is restrained in accordance with Subchapter D and that causes serious bodily injury, as defined by Section 822.001, or death to the other person.(b)  An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree unless the attack causes death, in which event the offense is a felony of the second degree.(c)  If a person is found guilty of an offense under this section, the court may order the dog destroyed by a person listed in Section 822.004.(d)  A person who is subject to prosecution under this section and under any other law may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 822.004 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 669 (H.B. 1355), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter A. General Provisions; Dogs That Attack Persons or Are a Danger to Persons|Section 822.006. Defenses

Sec. 822.006.  DEFENSES.  (a)  It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that the person is a veterinarian, a veterinary clinic employee, a peace officer, a person employed by a recognized animal shelter, or a person employed by this state or a political subdivision of this state to deal with stray animals and has temporary ownership, custody, or control of the dog in connection with that position.(b)  It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that the person is an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a law enforcement agency and trains or uses dogs for law enforcement or corrections purposes and is training or using the dog in connection with the person's official capacity.(c)  It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that the person is a dog trainer or an employee of a guard dog company under Chapter 1702, Occupations Code, and has temporary ownership, custody, or control of the dog in connection with that position.(d)  It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that the person is a person with a disability and uses the dog to provide assistance, the dog is trained to provide assistance to a person with a disability, and the person is using the dog to provide assistance in connection with the person's disability.(e)  It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that the person attacked by the dog was at the time of the attack engaged in conduct prohibited by Chapters 19, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, and 30, Penal Code.(f)  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that, at the time of the conduct charged, the person and the dog are participating in an organized search and rescue effort at the request of law enforcement.(g)  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that, at the time of the conduct charged, the person and the dog are participating in an organized dog show or event sponsored by a nationally recognized or state-recognized kennel club.(h)  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that, at the time of the conduct charged, the person and the dog are engaged in:(1)  a lawful hunting activity; or(2)  a farming or ranching activity, including herding livestock, typically performed by a working dog on a farm or ranch.(i)  It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that, at the time of the conduct charged, the person's dog was on a leash and the person:(1)  was in immediate control of the dog; or(2)  if the person was not in control of the dog, the person was making immediate and reasonable attempts to regain control of the dog.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 669 (H.B. 1355), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1598, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter A. General Provisions; Dogs That Attack Persons or Are a Danger to Persons|Section 822.007. Local Regulation of Dogs

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.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 669 (H.B. 1355), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter B. Dogs and Coyotes That Are a Danger to Animals|Section 822.011. Definitions

Sec. 822.011.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Dog or coyote" includes a crossbreed between a dog and a coyote.(2)  "Livestock" includes exotic livestock as defined by Section 161.001, Agriculture Code.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1002, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter B. Dogs and Coyotes That Are a Danger to Animals|Section 822.012. Certain Dogs and Coyotes Prohibited From Running at Large; Criminal Penalty

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 kill livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may not permit the dog or coyote to run at large.(b)  A person who violates this section commits an offense.  An offense under this subsection is punishable by a fine of not more than $100.(c)  Each time a dog or coyote runs at large in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 822.011 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1002, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter B. Dogs and Coyotes That Are a Danger to Animals|Section 822.013. Dogs or Coyotes That Attack Animals

Sec. 822.013.  DOGS OR COYOTES THAT ATTACK ANIMALS.  (a)  A dog or coyote that is attacking, is about to attack, or has recently attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may be killed by:(1)  any person witnessing the attack;  or(2)  the attacked animal's owner or a person acting on behalf of the owner if the owner or person has knowledge of the attack.(b)  A person who kills a dog or coyote as provided by this section is not liable for damages to the owner, keeper, or person in control of the dog or coyote.(c)  A person who discovers on the person's property a dog or coyote known or suspected of having killed livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may detain or impound the dog or coyote and return it to its owner or deliver the dog or coyote to the local animal control authority.  The owner of the dog or coyote is liable for all costs incurred in the capture and care of the dog or coyote and all damage done by the dog or coyote.(d)  The owner, keeper, or person in control of a dog or coyote that is known to have attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls shall control the dog or coyote in a manner approved by the local animal control authority.(e)  A person is not required to acquire a hunting license under Section 42.002, Parks and Wildlife Code, to kill a dog or coyote under this section.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 822.033 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1002, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.021. Application to Counties That Adopt Subchapter

Sec. 822.021.  APPLICATION TO COUNTIES THAT ADOPT SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county that adopts this subchapter by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the county voting at an election held under this subchapter.  This subchapter shall not apply to any county or municipality that enacts or has enacted registration or restraint laws pursuant to Chapter 826 (Rabies Control Act of 1981).|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 489, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.022. Petition for Election

Sec. 822.022.  PETITION FOR ELECTION.  (a)  On receiving a petition signed by at least 100 qualified property taxpaying voters of the county or a majority of the qualified property taxpaying voters of the county, whichever is less, the commissioners court of a county shall order an election to determine whether the registration of and registration fee for dogs will be required in the county.(b)  The election shall be held on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by the Election Code that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.023. Notice

Sec. 822.023.  NOTICE.  In addition to the notice required by Section 4.003, Election Code, notice of an election under this subchapter shall be published at least once in an English language newspaper of general circulation in the county.  If there is no English language newspaper of general circulation in the county, the notice shall be posted at the courthouse door for at least one week before the election.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.024. Ballot Proposition

Sec. 822.024.  BALLOT PROPOSITION.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Registration of and registration fee for dogs."|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.025. Election Result

Sec. 822.025.  ELECTION RESULT.  (a)  If a majority of those voting at the election vote in favor of the measure, the requirement that dogs be registered takes effect in the county on the 10th day after the date on which the result of the election is declared.(b)  The county judge shall issue a proclamation declaring the result of the election if the vote is in favor of the measure.  The proclamation shall be published at least once in an English language newspaper of general circulation in the county or, if there is no English language newspaper of general circulation in the county, the proclamation shall be posted at the courthouse door.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.026. Interval Between Elections

Sec. 822.026.  INTERVAL BETWEEN ELECTIONS.  (a)  If the result of an election is against the registration of and registration fee for dogs, another election on that subject may not be held for six months after the date of the election.(b)  If the result of an election is for the registration of and registration fee for dogs, an election to repeal the registration and fee may not be held for two years from the date of the election.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.027. Registration Tags and Certificate

Sec. 822.027.  REGISTRATION TAGS AND CERTIFICATE.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county shall furnish the county treasurer the necessary dog identification tags.(b)  The tags must be numbered consecutively and must be printed or impressed with the name of the county issuing the tags.(c)  The county treasurer shall assign a registration number to each dog registered with the county and shall give the owner or person having control of the dog the identification tag and a registration certificate.(d)  The county treasurer shall record the registration of a dog, including the age, breed, color, sex, and registration date of the dog.  If the registration information is not recorded on microfilm, as may be permitted under other law, it shall be recorded in a book kept for that purpose.(e)  If the ownership of a dog is transferred, the dog's registration certificate shall be transferred to the new owner.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.028. Registration Fee

Sec. 822.028.  REGISTRATION FEE.  (a)  An owner of a dog registered under this subchapter must pay a registration fee of $1. However, the commissioners court of the county may set the fee in an amount of more than $1 but not more than $5, and if the court sets the amount of the fee the owner must pay that amount.(b)  Registration is valid for one year from the date of registration.(c)  If a dog is moved to another county, the owner may present the registration certificate to the county treasurer of the county to which the dog is moved and receive without additional cost a registration certificate.  The new registration certificate is valid for one year from the date of registration in the county from which the dog was moved.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.029. Disposition of Fee

Sec. 822.029.  DISPOSITION OF FEE.  (a)  The fee collected for the registration of a dog shall be deposited to the credit of a special fund of the county and used only to:(1)  defray the cost of administering this subchapter in the county, including the costs of registration and the identification tags;  and(2)  reimburse the owner of any sheep, goats, calves, or other domestic animals or fowls killed in the county by a dog not owned by the person seeking reimbursement.(b)  Reimbursement under Subsection (a)(2) shall be made on the order of the commissioners court only on satisfactory proof of the killing.(c)  The commissioners court shall determine the amount and time of reimbursement.  If there is insufficient money in the fund to reimburse all injured persons in full, reimbursement shall be made on a pro rata basis.(d)  The county treasurer shall keep an accurate record showing all amounts received into and paid from the fund.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.030. Registration Required; Exception for Temporary Visits

Sec. 822.030.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED;  EXCEPTION FOR TEMPORARY VISITS.  (a)  The owner or person having control of a dog six months of age or older in a county that has adopted this subchapter must register the dog not later than the 30th day after the date on which the proclamation is published or adopted.(b)  A dog brought into a county for not more than 10 days for breeding purposes, trial, or show is not required to be registered.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.031. Unregistered Dogs Prohibited From Running at Large

Sec. 822.031.  UNREGISTERED DOGS PROHIBITED FROM RUNNING AT LARGE.  The owner or person having control of a dog at least six months of age in a county adopting this subchapter may not allow the dog to run at large unless the dog:(1)  is registered under this subchapter with the county in which the dog runs at large;  and(2)  has fastened about its neck a dog identification tag issued by the county.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs|Section 822.035. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 822.035.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person intentionally:(1)  fails or refuses to register a dog required to be registered under this subchapter; (2)  fails or refuses to allow a dog to be killed when ordered by the proper authorities to do so;  or(3)  violates this subchapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100, confinement in the county jail for not more than 30 days, or both.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter D. Dangerous Dogs|Section 822.041. Definitions

Sec. 822.041.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Animal control authority" means a municipal or county animal control office with authority over the area where the dog is kept or a county sheriff in an area with no animal control office.(2)  "Dangerous dog" means a dog that:(A)  makes an unprovoked attack on a person that causes bodily injury and occurs in a place other than an enclosure in which the dog was being kept and that was reasonably certain to prevent the dog from leaving the enclosure on its own;  or(B)  commits unprovoked acts in a place other than an enclosure in which the dog was being kept and that was reasonably certain to prevent the dog from leaving the enclosure on its own and those acts cause a person to reasonably believe that the dog will attack and cause bodily injury to that person.(3)  "Dog" means a domesticated animal that is a member of the canine family.(4)  "Secure enclosure" means a fenced area or structure that is:(A)  locked;(B)  capable of preventing the entry of the general public, including children;(C)  capable of preventing the escape or release of a dog;(D)  clearly marked as containing a dangerous dog;  and(E)  in conformance with the requirements for enclosures established by the local animal control authority.(5)  "Owner" means a person who owns or has custody or control of the dog.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 916, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 822.0411 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals|Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals|Subchapter D. Dangerous Dogs|Section 822.0411. Animal Control Authority in Certain Municipalities

Sec. 822.0411.  ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  This section applies only to an incorporated municipality that has a population of more than 1,000 and that is the county seat of a county with a population of less than 1,600.(b)  Notwithstanding the definition in Section 822.041(1), for purposes of this subchapter the police department of a municipality described by Subsection (a) is the animal control authority for the municipality in all areas in which a dog is kept and that are subject to the authority of the police department.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 976 (S.B. 2283), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|