The city expressly adopts chapter 822 et seq. of the Texas Health
and Safety Code. The city is further authorized to administer the
provisions necessary to enable the use of said provisions. Such adoption
should in no way be construed to limit the authority of the city to
provide for the safety of citizenry in relation to its daily activities.
(1998 Code, sec. 2.702)
The city expressly allows the same provisions for dangerous
animals as are used for dangerous dogs.
(1998 Code, sec. 2.703)
If the owner of a registered dangerous animal sells or gives
the animal to another person, the owner shall notify the other person
at the time of the sale or gift that the animal is a registered dangerous
animal.
(1998 Code, sec. 2.705)
If a new owner keeps the animal within the city, he shall register
the animal with the city within ten (10) calendar days after receiving
it.
(1998 Code, sec. 2.706)
When the owner of an animal registered as a dangerous animal
in another jurisdiction becomes a resident of the city, he shall register
the animal with the animal control authority with the city within
ten (10) calendar days after becoming a new resident.
(Ordinance 2012-07-11, sec. 3.05,
adopted 8/6/12)
Editor’s note–Former section 2.07.007
“notice to other jurisdiction when animal is moved” which
derived from the 1998 Code, sec. 2.708, was deleted by Ordinance 2012-07-11,
sec. 3.06, adopted 8/6/12.
The owner of a registered dangerous dog shall notify the city
of all attacks made by the dog on domestic animals and domestic fowl.
(1998 Code, sec. 2.709)
No dangerous animal shall be returned to its owner at any time
unless authorized by this article and all owner’s requirements
are fulfilled.
(1998 Code, sec. 2.711)