Restraint; Criminal Penalty

Sec. 826.034. RESTRAINT; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person fails or refuses to restrain a dog or cat owned by the person; and (2) the animal is required to be restrained under the ordinances or rules adopted under this chapter by a county or municipality within whose jurisdiction the act occurs. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. SUBCHAPTER E. REPORTS AND QUARANTINE