Tethering/Chaining

Olton, Texas

§ 3.02.001 Restraint of animals.

(c) It shall be unlawful for a person to use a chain, rope, tether, leash, cable, or other device to attach a dog to a stationary object or trolley system.

(d) It is an affirmative defense to a violation of subsection (c), above, that the dog tethering is during a lawful animal event, veterinary treatment, grooming, training, or law enforcement activity.

(e) A person commits an offense if the person fails to comply with this section. If a person fails to comply with this section with respect to more than one animal, the person’s conduct with respect to each animal constitutes a separate offense.

(f) This section does not prohibit a person from walking a dog with a handheld leash.

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