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Municipal Code Overview | Current Laws & Codes
Current Laws & Codes
- Read the full text of Chapter 6 via www.municode.com (link opens in a new tab)
Chapter 6 Introductory Text
Overview of the Code
Article I, In General
Definitions and interpretations of the code.
For example:
- B.A.R.C. means the bureau of animal regulation and care in the department of administration and regulatory affairs
- Current rabies vaccination means a rabies vaccination that was administered in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 826 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and Title 25 of Chapter 169 of the Texas Administrative Code and that has not expired under the terms thereof
- Feral cat means any homeless, wild, or untamed cat
Article II, Keeping of Fowl, Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
Location restrictions for fowl
Location restrictions for rabbits and guinea pigs
Keeping for commercial purposes
Keeping for public showing
Limitation on number to be kept
Article III, Keeping of Wild Animals
Wild animal defined
Possession prohibited
Vaccination
Penalty
Temporary permit; registration for productions
Article IV, Dogs and Cats
Licensing & Vaccinations
License required
Tag to be worn
Fees
Special clinics; fees
Article V, Disposition of Impounded Animals
Scope
Redemption rate after impoundment
Article VI, Dangerous Dogs
Definitions
Impoundment order; surrender
Determination hearing
Requirements for owner of a dangerous dog