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Health and Safety Code §822.007

In force on Jul 09, 2019 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2007 · same as today's text

LOCAL REGULATION OF DOGS

This subchapter does not prohibit a municipality or county from adopting leash or registration requirements applicable to dogs.

History: Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 669 (H.B. 1355 ), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

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Effective Sep 01, 2007 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0284 (Jul 09, 2019): Construction of statutes related to procedures for addressing dangerous dogs under chapter 822 of the Health and Safety Code

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