Texas Health and Safety Code 822.012 – Certain Dogs and Coyotes Prohibited From Running At Large; Criminal Penalty
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(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.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 822.012
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) Each time a dog or coyote runs at large in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.