(a)
A
person commits an offense if the person interferes with or hinders
any agent of the city in the performance of any duty pursuant to this
chapter, or seeks to release any animal in the custody of the city
or its agents, except as provided in this chapter.
(b)
A
person commits an offense if the person fails to comply with any lawful
order of the animal control authority in the performance of any duty
pursuant to this chapter.
(c)
A
person commits a class B misdemeanor offense under Texas Penal Code
section 38.15 if the person with criminal negligence interrupts, disrupts,
impedes, or otherwise interferes with an officer with responsibility
for animal control while the officer is performing a duty or exercising
authority imposed or granted under chapter 821 or 822 of the Texas
Health and Safety Code.
(Ordinance 558-19 adopted 9/9/19)
