Robinson, Texas

Sec. 4-123. – Tethered animals.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to tether, chain or fasten any animal in such a manner as to permit it to be upon any public sidewalk or street or to leave it unattended while tethered, chained or fastened on public property.

(b) An owner of an animal commits an offense if he tethers the animal or allows the animal to be tethered in any manner or by any method that:

(1) Allows the animal to become entangled;

(2) Does not allow the animal access to food, water, and, if outside, appropriate shelter; or

(3) Does not meet the requirements for tethering under subsection (c) of this section.

(c) The following requirements apply to an animal tethered within the city:

(1) The animal must be properly fitted with and wearing a harness or collar made of leather or nylon.

(2) The tether must be attached to the animal’s harness or collar and not directly to the animal’s neck.

(3) The tether must be at least ten feet long and does not allow the animal to exit the property.

(d) A dog may not be tethered for longer than nine consecutive hours without being allowed a 30-minute breakoff of the tether or for more than 16 total hours within any 24-hour period.