Buda, Texas

§ 4.04.002 Tethering.

(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) It shall be unlawful for any person to tether, chain or fasten an unattended animal to a doghouse, tree, stake, pole, fence, wall or any other stationary object whether outdoors or indoors. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this subsection if the person accused of unlawful tethering presents credible evidence that the tethering lasted for only a brief period no longer than fifteen (15) minutes.

(c) The person who tethers, chains or fastens the animal shall be responsible for the offense under this article.