Any dog, while not on the property of its owner or not upon private property with the permission of the private property owner, or in any place open to the public, shall be secured by a leash, chain, or other restraint, not including an electric fence or invisible fence, that does not unreasonably limit the dog’s movement, as proscribed by Texas Health & Safety Code, sections 821.077–78, et seq., as amended, except that a dog may freely roam without being secured by a leash, chain, or other restraint within a designated off-leash area within a city park facility, in compliance with posted rules at such city park facility and/or off-leash area.
(Ordinance CO20-11-12-22-C1 adopted 12/22/11)