Frequently Asked Questions

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Wild/prohibited animal means any live animal, other than a common domestic species, regardless of the state or duration of captivity which can be normally found in the wild state, or may pose a potential physical or disease threat to the public or that is protected by international, federal, or state regulations, including those listed in Section 822.101 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of Texas and the following if not so listed: (1) Class Reptillia. Family Heldermatidea (venomous lizards); Family Viperidae (rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, other pit vipers and true vipers); Family Elapidae (coral snakes, cobras, mambas, and other elapids); the following listed species of Family Colubridae Dispholidus typus (boomslang), Hydrodynastes gigas (watercobra), Bioga (mangrove snake), and Thelotornis (African twig snake) only; Order Phidia, Family Boidae (racers, boas, water snakes, and pythons); and Order Crocadilla (crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gavials); (2) Class Aves. Order Falconiforms (such as hawks, eagles, and vultures); Subdivision Ratitae (such as ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, and emus); and Order Strigiforms (such as owls); (3) Class Mammalia. Order Carnivora, Family Felidae (such as ocelots, margays, tigers, jaguars, leopards, and cougars), except commonly accepted domesticated cats; Family Canidae (such as wolves, wolf-dog, hybrids, dingos, coyotes, and jackals), except domesticated dogs; Family Mustelidae (such as weasels, skunks, martins, mink, and badgers) except domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo); Family Procyonidae (raccoon); Family Ursidae (such as bears); Order Marsupialia (such as kangaroos, wallabies and common opossums); Order Edentata (such as sloths, anteaters, and armadillos); Order Proboscidea (elephants); Order Primata (such as monkeys, chimpanzees, and gorillas); Order Rodentia (such as porcupines); and Order Ungulata (such as antelope, deer, bison, and camels), unless the Order Ungulata are located on premises which meet the definition of the farm/ranch; (4) Animals not listed. Animal Control Officer may declare any species of animal not listed in this subsection as “prohibited” if the confinement of the animal within the city can be shown to constitute a threat to public health and safety; and does not mean any bird kept in a cage of aviary that is not regulated by international, federal, or state law, or a gerbil, hamster, guinea pig, or laboratory mouse or rat.

No person shall, at any time, fasten, chain or tie any cat or dog or cause such cat or dog to be fastened, chained or tied while such animal is on the property where it is normally kept or resides. (Exception: A cat or dog may be tethered to allow for the cleaning of its enclosure or while the owner is outside with the animal and is in visual contact with it at all times.)

It shall be unlawful for any owner or person to allow an animal to be at-large. All animals shall be kept under restraint. It shall be a defense to the six-foot length restriction under the definition of at-large if the animal is participating in an organized training or demonstration event, in which case the animal must be restrained by a leash or chain of sufficient strength and length to control the animal’s actions, and it shall also be a defense to the six (6) feet limitation of the length of the leash , when the animal and the person accompanying it are not in reasonable proximity to any other person or animal, or when such other person or persons in the vicinity consents to the use of a longer leash, and it shall be a defense to the six (6) feet limitation of the length of the leash if an animal which is not confined or restrained is in a public area designated and posted for the free run or play of animals.

Rabies Vaccination: The owners of all animals capable of transmitting rabies except goats, sheep, horses and cows, shall have such animals vaccinated before such animal reaches the age of four (4) months and before every twelve (12) months thereafter, or 36 months if a 36 month vaccine is used, or as prescribed by the Texas Board of Health against rabies with a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture and administered by a licensed veterinarian, who shall issue to the owner of the animal a vaccination certificate. The owner shall retain such certificate until the vaccination is renewed. At the time of vaccination, a metal tag shall be issued by the veterinarian showing the name of the veterinary clinic, the tag number, and the year of issuance. Such vaccination tag shall be worn by the animal for which it was issued in the same manner as and with the same requirements as the tag issued for an animal’s annual permit as described above. Pet License: The owner, keeper or harborer of any dog or cat within the city shall make application to the Animal Control Authority of the city for a registration permit for such dog or cat. Such application shall contain information on the dog’s or cat’s description, including whether the animal is neutered or spayed, date of vaccination, and name, address and telephone number of the owner, keeper or harborer. The owner, keeper or harborer shall also present to the Animal Control Authority of the city a current certificate of vaccination issued for such dog or cat in accordance with section 2-8.

Any person, owner, handler, keeper of a cat or dog must provide humane conditions for such animals as follows: a) Enclosure: Any dogs confined within a fenced yard must have at least 100 square feet for two dogs maximum for the animal’s use and exercise. Where dogs are kept or housed on property without a fenced yard, the owner of such dogs, or persons having custody of such dogs, shall provide an enclosure containing not less than 100 square feet for two dogs maximum for the animal’s use and exercise. Such enclosure shall be constructed of chain link fencing or similar type materials with all four sides enclosed. The enclosure shall be of sufficient height to prevent the dog from escaping from such enclosure. The top of the enclosure shall be covered with materials to provide the dog with shade and protection from the elements. *An exception to this section will allow the city pound to hold animals for as long as necessary in a smaller enclosure for impound purposes. Also veterinarians may keep animals in a smaller enclosure for as long as necessary for medical purposes. b) Shelter: The owner or other person having custody of an animal must provide a shelter for the animal. The shelter must be constructed and maintained in such a manner to allow the animal to remain dry and protected from the elements including sun. Such shelter shall be fully enclosed on three sides, roofed and have a solid floor with bedding appropriate to the season. The entrance to the shelter shall be flexible to allow the animal’s entry and exit, and sturdy enough to block entry of wind and rain. The shelter shall be small enough to retain the animal’s body heat and large enough to allow the animal to stand and turn comfortably. The enclosure shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair. c) Food/water: The owner or other person having custody of an animal must provide wholesome and nutritious food appropriate for the age and size of the animal. Fresh clean water must be available at all times. The water container must be of adequate size and affixed in a manner such that it cannot easily be accidentally emptied. d) No person shall, at any time, fasten, chain or tie any cat or dog or cause such cat or dog to be fastened, chained or tied while such animal is on the property where it is normally kept or resides. (Exception: A cat or dog may be tethered to allow for the cleaning of its enclosure or while the owner is outside with the animal and is in visual contact with it at all times.) e) If the Enforcement Officer determines that any owner, harborer or keeper of an animal is in violation of these provisions relating to the humane care of the animals, he or she will notify the owner, harborer or keeper of the animal of the violation by door tag, personal service or certified mail to immediately remedy the violation, and specifying a time for compliance, not to exceed three (3) days following which, if the person has not complied with the requirements of the Enforcement Officer, the person may be found guilty of a violation of this ordinance. After the second conviction within any six (6) month period, the Enforcement Officer may apply to the Municipal Judge for a warrant to seize such animal. The animal will be impounded at the city Animal Control Facility. The Municipal Judge will hold a hearing and determine the disposition of the impounded animal which shall be, in the judge’s determination, to the owner of the animal, to a humane organization designated by the Animal Control Officer, or to the city Animal Control Facility for humane destruction, which destruction shall occur following any required appeal period has expired.