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As a courtesy to our residents, The Colony Animal Control would like to inform you of a new state law that went into effect September 1st, 2007.
This law is titled “Unlawful Restraint of Dog” and can be found in Chapter 821 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Subchapter D, Sec. 821.077.
A dog may NOT be tied outside under any of the following conditions:
- Between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM;
- Within 500 feet of a school;
- When the temperature is below 32 degrees;
- When a heat advisory has been issued;
- With a choke or pinch/prong type collar;
- With an improperly fitting nylon collar;
For more information, or to have an Animal Control Officer perform a complimentary fitting of your pet's collar, please call 972-370-9250. To read the entire law click the following link
HB 1411 (PDF File)
Lt. Michael Fox
Criminal Investigations Division
972-625-8273 ext. 529
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