REGISTRATION; CRIMINAL PENALTY. 1, Sec. 1 (S.B. Sept. 1, 1999. April 2, 2015. No person in the United States has ever contracted rabies from a dog, cat or ferret held in quarantine for 10 days. (2) the animal is required to be restrained under the ordinances or rules adopted under this chapter by a county or municipality within whose jurisdiction the act occurs. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. June 18, 2005. IAdminfootr01a_01_01 = new Image(52, 28);IAdminfootr01a_01_01.src = '/images/home_nav.gif'; . Sept. 1, 1991. 822.0421. 1, eff. (a) An owner of a dangerous wild animal shall notify the animal registration agency of any attack of a human by the animal within 48 hours of the attack. Sept. 1, 1997. 44, Sec. (b) A person may report an incident described by Section 822.041(2) to a municipal court, a justice court, or a county court. (c) The animal registration agency may establish and charge reasonable fees for application, issuance, and renewal of a certificate of registration in order to recover the costs associated with the administration and enforcement of this subchapter. The Texas Supreme Court articulated the law and standards that Texas follows for animal attacks in a case called Marshall v. Ranne. (a) Not later than the 30th day after a person learns that the person is the owner of a dangerous dog, the person shall: (1) register the dangerous dog with the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept; (2) restrain the dangerous dog at all times on a leash in the immediate control of a person or in a secure enclosure; (3) obtain liability insurance coverage or show financial responsibility in an amount of at least $100,000 to cover damages resulting from an attack by the dangerous dog causing bodily injury to a person and provide proof of the required liability insurance coverage or financial responsibility to the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept; and. 979, Sec. 916, Sec. 1 (S.B. 3.1618, eff. (2) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 826.014. 1436), Sec. 822.0423. 1, eff. Ramon Najera, an 81-year-old . 3.1600, eff. 678, Sec. VACCINATION; CRIMINAL PENALTY. document.returnValue = false; GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT. 1 (S.B. window.status = msgStr; Sec. April 2, 2015. IAdminfootr01a_01_02 = new Image(137, 28);IAdminfootr01a_01_02.src = '/images/txreg_nav.gif'; (c) If a dog is moved to another county, the owner may present the registration certificate to the county treasurer of the county to which the dog is moved and receive without additional cost a registration certificate. Person is a dog trainer or an employee of a guard dog company. September 1, 2007. LOCAL REGULATION OF DOGS. 2. 1 (S.B. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2007. 826.022. (d) The owner shall submit the animal to the local rabies control authority of the county or municipality in which the exposure occurs. 219), Sec. In this chapter: (1) "Animal" means a warm-blooded animal. (c) A person who discovers on the person's property a dog or coyote known or suspected of having killed livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may detain or impound the dog or coyote and return it to its owner or deliver the dog or coyote to the local animal control authority. 822.022. A dog or other animal that bites or scratches a person, breaking the skin, must be quarantined at a state-approved facility for 10 days. The fee charged to an applicant may not exceed $50 for each animal registered and may not exceed $500 for each person registering animals, regardless of the number of animals owned by the person. (b) As a condition of perfecting an appeal, not later than the 10th calendar day after the date the decision is issued, the appellant must file a notice of appeal and, if applicable, an appeal bond in the amount determined by the court from which the appeal is taken. 44, Sec. 536 (S.B. 1, eff. 536 (S.B. (a) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person fails or refuses to restrain a dog or cat owned by the person; and. 1. (7) "Epizootic" means the occurrence in a given geographic area or population of cases of a disease clearly in excess of the expected frequency. (9) "Quarantine" means strict confinement of an animal specified in an order of the department or its designee: (A) on the private premises of the animal's owner or at a facility approved by the department or its designee; and. (d) In addition to the items required under Subsection (c), an application for renewal must include a statement signed by a veterinarian licensed to practice in this state stating that the veterinarian: (1) inspected each animal being registered not earlier than the 30th day before the date of the filing of the renewal application; and. SUBCHAPTER B. Email: shelter@smith-county.com. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) An animal registration agency, a law enforcement agency, or an employee of an animal registration agency or law enforcement agency is not liable to an owner of a dangerous wild animal for damages arising in connection with the escape of a dangerous wild animal, including liability for damage, injury, or death caused by the animal during or after the animal's escape, or for injury to or death of the animal as a result of apprehension or confinement of the animal after escape. (b) A veterinarian described by Subsection (a) is not required to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship before administering rabies vaccine or supervising the administration of rabies vaccine. 1, eff. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. The court reviewed previous court cases involving animals and decided that Texas would hold the owner of a vicious animal strictly liable for damages. 1, eff. Sec. 1, eff. This chapter may be cited as the Rabies Control Act of 1981. SUITS TO ENJOIN OPERATION OF QUARANTINE OR IMPOUNDMENT FACILITY. And this is often the case if the assault is not severe. Sec. 1 (S.B. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. A county or municipality may place additional requirements or restrictions on dangerous dogs if the requirements or restrictions: (1) are not specific to one breed or several breeds of dogs; and. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. In this subchapter: (1) "Dog or coyote" includes a crossbreed between a dog and a coyote. (c) The county treasurer shall assign a registration number to each dog registered with the county and shall give the owner or person having control of the dog the identification tag and a registration certificate. (5) if an applicant holds a Class "A" or Class "B" dealer's license or Class "C" exhibitor's license issued by the secretary of agriculture of the United States under the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. (e) The department or its designee may compile, analyze, publish, and distribute information relating to the control of rabies for the education of physicians, veterinarians, public health personnel, and the public. May 17, 1999. 1, eff. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. The violent attack occurred just before 2:00 pm in the 2800 block of Depla Street. 3.1610, eff. 219), Sec. Sec. 822.0012. Please try again. (c) The rules adopted under Subsection (b)(2) may include conditions for the restraint of carnivorous animals and the transportation of carnivorous animals into and out of the quarantine area. An owner of a dangerous wild animal, at all reasonable times, shall allow the animal registration agency, its staff, its agents, or a designated licensed veterinarian to enter the premises where the animal is kept and to inspect the animal, the primary enclosure for the animal, and the owner's records relating to the animal to ensure compliance with this subchapter. (b) Notwithstanding the definition in Section 822.001(1), for purposes of this subchapter the police department of a municipality described by Subsection (a) is the animal control authority for the municipality in all areas in which a dog is kept and that are subject to the authority of the police department. April 2, 2015. 678, Sec. BALLOT PROPOSITION. (a) A dog or coyote that is attacking, is about to attack, or has recently attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may be killed by: (1) any person witnessing the attack; or. 822.045. (a) A person who violates Section 822.103(a) is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $200 and not more than $2,000 for each animal with respect to which there is a violation and for each day the violation continues. Sec. 44, Sec. Sec. Sec. May 5, 1995. (a) If a person reports an incident described by Section 822.041(2), the animal control authority may investigate the incident. . 826.054. REGISTRATION FEE. April 2, 2015. The governing body of the municipality or county may prescribe the amount of the fees. (b) In accordance with department rules and eligibility standards, the department is entitled to be reimbursed by or on behalf of the person receiving the vaccine or serum for actual costs incurred in providing the vaccine or serum. May 5, 1995. April 2, 2015. 1, eff. The governing body of a municipality and the commissioners court of a county may enter into contracts or agreements with public or private entities to carry out the activities required or authorized under this chapter. The Smith County Animal Shelter is located at 322 East Ferguson Street, Tyler, Texas, 75702. 822.113. (e-1) Notwithstanding any other law or local regulation: (1) any order to destroy a dog is stayed for a period of 10 calendar days from the date the order is issued, during which period the dog's owner may file a notice of appeal; and. 1, eff. 1, eff. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 5, eff. 3.1615, eff. All rights reserved. To claim livestock, call the Low Risk Animal Control. The chart below provides a helpful, plain language summary of statutes that comprise Texas' dog bite laws, with links to important code sections. did notbite a human, the law mandates quarantine. Sept. 1, 1989. 1 (S.B. (b) The suit shall be brought in a district court in the county in which the facility is located. Sept. 1, 2003. USE AND SALE OF RABIES VACCINE; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (c) If on the trial of an offense under this section the court finds that the person has been previously convicted of an offense under this section, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor. (Texas Civ 33.001). 1, eff. (7) "Primary enclosure" means any structure used to immediately restrict an animal to a limited amount of space, including a cage, pen, run, room, compartment, or hutch. (2) are more stringent than restrictions provided by this subchapter. (c) The enforcing agency may collect a fee set by ordinance for the registration of each dog or cat and may retain the fees collected. Sept. 1, 1989. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Vaccines are meant to prevent illness and disease in your dog, but the effects aren't permanent. Sept. 1, 1989. 826.021. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 3.1639(121), eff. (5) "Owner" means a person who owns or has custody or control of the dog. September 1, 2015. BITE #_____ ACTIVITY #_____ Persons or pets are potentially exposed when: EXPOSURE INFO 1. there is known physical contact with saliva or nervous system tissue from a high-risk wildlife species Did anyone touch the wild animal? In most cases, the quarantine/observation may be in your home. 826.034. Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 678, Sec. The dogs' owner, Christian Alexander Moreno, 31, was arrested hours later and charged with attack by a dangerous dog causing death and injury to an elderly individual by omission or negligence . This is the main section that was updated in the latest revision of Order 171. (c) A county or municipality may not register or license an animal that has not been vaccinated in accordance with this section. IAdminfootr01a_01_04o = new Image(123, 28);IAdminfootr01a_01_04o.src = '/images/om_nav_over.gif'; 822.102. 3.1611, eff. For purposes of this subchapter, a person's property includes property the person is entitled to possess or occupy under a lease or other agreement. Sec. Sec. (b) The county or municipality in which the violation occurs may sue to collect a civil penalty. No anti-rabies prophylaxis is needed. 219), Sec. (b) The owner of a dangerous dog who does not comply with Subsection (a) shall deliver the dog to the animal control authority not later than the 30th day after the owner learns that the dog is a dangerous dog. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1, eff. Sec. (b) A police service animal is exempt from the quarantine requirement of this subchapter if the animal bites a person while the animal is under routine veterinary care or while the animal is being used for law enforcement, corrections, prison or jail security, or investigative purposes. 826.015. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION IN DOG AND CAT REGISTRY; CRIMINAL PENALTY. 678, Sec. 3, eff. California State law requires that any domestic mammal that has bitten a person, or that has potentially been exposed to rabies through contact with a wild animal, be quarantined and observed for signs of rabies infection. (a) At the request of the commissioner, the attorney general may bring suit in the name of the state to enjoin the operation of a quarantine or impoundment facility that fails to meet the minimum standards established by this chapter and department rules. (a) The governing body of a municipality and the commissioners court of a county may adopt ordinances or rules under Section 826.014 or 826.015 requiring the registration of each dog and cat within the jurisdiction of the municipality or county. (4) provide the name of the attending veterinarian, if applicable. 678, Sec. 669 (H.B. April 2, 2015. Your dog must receive boosters on a regular schedule to remain protected. 686 (H.B. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (c) Each time a dog or coyote runs at large in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense. (a) Except as otherwise provided by department rule, the owner of a dog or cat shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies by the time the animal is four months of age and at regular intervals thereafter as prescribed by department rule. Sec. (c) A person may not sell or distribute rabies vaccine for animals to any person except a licensed veterinarian or to a person working in a veterinary clinic who accepts the vaccine on behalf of the veterinarian. 1002, Sec. Does the Type of Animal Affect a Bite Injury Case? Sept. 1, 1989. SEIZURE OF A DOG CAUSING DEATH OF OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO A PERSON. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100, confinement in the county jail for not more than 30 days, or both. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 826.016. Sec. (d) The court shall determine, after notice and hearing as provided in Section 822.0423, whether the dog is a dangerous dog. 1, eff. REGISTRATION. 826.055. The log must: (3) describe the type or nature of treatment; and. According to city ordinance, when a dog or other animal bites a human and breaks the skin, both the bite victim and the animal owner must contact Garland Animal Services. Sec. 1355), Sec. (a) An owner of a dog registered under this subchapter must pay a registration fee of $1. 822.023. (i) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that, at the time of the conduct charged, the person's dog was on a leash and the person: (1) was in immediate control of the dog; or. (a) The commissioners court of each county and the governing body of each municipality shall designate an officer to act as the local rabies control authority for the purposes of this chapter. 219), Sec. The number of dog bite claims nationwide increased in 2021 to 17,989 from 17,597 in 2020a 2.2 percent increase, according to an analysis of homeowners insurance claims data by the Triple-I. Sept. 1, 1989. (d) The county treasurer shall record the registration of a dog, including the age, breed, color, sex, and registration date of the dog. 14.810, eff. A governmental entity or person that receives the information must maintain the confidentiality of the information, may not disclose the information under Chapter 552, Government Code, and may not use the information for a purpose that does not directly relate to the protection of public health and safety. 826.024. Texas State Law requires that rabies vaccines for animals must be administered by a licensed Pit bulls contributed to 66% (346) of these deaths. April 2, 2015. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a 10-day quarantine to combat this. (b) The local rabies control authority or a veterinarian shall quarantine or test in accordance with department rules any animal that the local rabies control authority or veterinarian has probable cause to believe is rabid, may have been exposed to rabies, or may have exposed a person to rabies. Sept. 1, 2001. 1355), Sec. (2) the owner knows or suspects is rabid or has exposed an individual to rabies. ATTACK BY ANIMAL; ESCAPE OF ANIMAL; LIABILITY. Sec. (b) The executive commissioner by rule shall establish minimum standards for impoundment facilities and for the care of impounded animals. Defense to prosecution if person is a veterinarian, peace officer, or is employed to deal with animals. (d) An owner or person filing the action may appeal the decision of the municipal or justice court in the manner described by Section 822.0424. (c) A person may appeal the denial of an original or renewal certificate of registration or the revocation of a certificate of registration to the justice court for the precinct in which the animal is located or the municipal court in the municipality in which the animal is located not later than the 15th day after the date the certificate of registration is denied or revoked. (d) The owner, keeper, or person in control of a dog or coyote that is known to have attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls shall control the dog or coyote in a manner approved by the local animal control authority. INJUNCTION. 822.004 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. (a) A party to an appeal under Section 822.0421(d) or a hearing under Section 822.0423 may appeal the decision to a county court or county court at law in the county in which the justice or municipal court is located and is entitled to a jury trial on request. 826.052. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1355), Sec. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. May 5, 1995. The authority may provide for the impoundment of the dog in secure and humane conditions until the court orders the disposition of the dog. PETITION FOR ELECTION. A few days later, the shelter reported that they had received positive test results. (b) County ordinances or rules adopted under this section supersede this chapter and the department rules adopted under this chapter within that county so that dual enforcement will not occur. April 2, 2015. This subchapter shall not apply to any county or municipality that enacts or has enacted registration or restraint laws pursuant to Chapter 826 (Rabies Control Act of 1981). (A) does not compromise the public's health and safety; (B) does not reduce the total area of the primary enclosure below that established by the executive commissioner; and. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) If the owner fails to deliver the dog as required by Subsection (b), the court shall order the animal control authority to seize the dog and shall issue a warrant authorizing the seizure. Sec. (b) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.005(a) that the person is an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a law enforcement agency and trains or uses dogs for law enforcement or corrections purposes and is training or using the dog in connection with the person's official capacity. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 530 (H.B. (b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly sells or otherwise transfers ownership of a dangerous wild animal to a person who does not have a certificate of registration for that animal as required by this subchapter. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. (a) The owner, keeper, or person in control of a dog or coyote that the owner, keeper, or person knows is accustomed to run, worry, or kill livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may not permit the dog or coyote to run at large. May 5, 1995; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Sec. (a) Rabies vaccine for animals may be administered only by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. To report an animal bite of any kind, please call 311. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. (c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has previously been convicted under this section. and its subsequent amendments, a clear and legible photocopy of the license. 1 (S.B. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Section 2131 et seq.) (d) An owner of a registered dangerous dog shall notify the office in which the dangerous dog was registered of any attacks the dangerous dog makes on people. April 2, 2015. The veterinarian or local rabies control authority may bring suit to collect those costs. (a) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person fails or refuses to restrain a dog or cat owned by the person; and. Visit our attorney directory to find a lawyer near you who can help. 3.1616, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. 1, eff. (c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. 976 (S.B. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER ON OTHER LAW. Sept. 1, 1989. 1002, Sec. 826.023. May 5, 1995. Sec. (e) Subject to Subsection (e-1), the court shall order the animal control authority to humanely destroy the dog if the owner has not complied with Subsection (a) before the 11th day after the date on which the dog is seized or delivered to the authority. REGISTRATION TAGS AND CERTIFICATE. 822.043. The recommended schedule for Bordetella vaccinations depends on whether it is the first dose or a booster, your dogs level of risk and his health. (c) An owner of a dangerous wild animal that escapes is liable for all costs incurred in apprehending and confining the animal. Sept. 1, 2001. 8, eff. 3340), Sec. 96, Sec. Blast an air horn to startle the dogs and, if they're on a leash, pull them apart. This applies to both domestic and wild animals. 678, Sec. The San Antonio attack was the first of two pit . Sec. 826.021, TAC-169.29, CD6-Sec. This section sets out the criminal offense known as "Cruelty to Nonlivestock Animals." The definition for the word "animal" as used in this statute includes "a domesticated living creature, including any stray or feral cat or dog." Section 42.10 of the Texas Penal Code. 219), Sec. April 2, 2015. The Executive Commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) declares a statewide rabies quarantine. 1 (S.B. 678, Sec. Sept. 1, 1997. (b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to effectively administer this chapter. Sec. (T) any hybrid of an animal listed in this subdivision. (b) A dog brought into a county for not more than 10 days for breeding purposes, trial, or show is not required to be registered. 822.112. //help_ftr_01_05o = new Image(38, 28);help_ftr_01_05o.src = '/images/help_nav_over.gif'; 1, eff. It can be reached at 409.643.5720 . LOCAL REGULATION OF DANGEROUS DOGS. Sec. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. 3.1613, eff. 13, eff. A person can be said to act with criminal negligence if they should have been aware of the substantial and unjustifiable risk that resulted in the dog attack. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. VIOLATION OF AREA RABIES QUARANTINE; CRIMINAL PENALTY. The animal's owner must pay the fee before the animal may be released. 3.1639(119), eff. Sec. (e) If the ownership of a dog is transferred, the dog's registration certificate shall be transferred to the new owner. 1, Sec. 826.047. DESTRUCTION OF DOG. (B) the injured person was at least eight years of age, and was trespassing in the enclosure when the attack, bite, or mauling occurred; (2) the dog was not being used for the protection of a person or person's property, the attack, bite, or mauling occurred in an enclosure in which the dog was being kept, and the injured person was at least eight years of age and was trespassing in the enclosure when the attack, bite, or mauling occurred; (3) the attack, bite, or mauling occurred during an arrest or other action of a peace officer while the peace officer was using the dog for law enforcement purposes; (4) the dog was defending a person from an assault or person's property from damage or theft by the injured person; or. April 2, 2015. } 826.0211. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree unless the attack causes death, in which event the offense is a felony of the second degree. If any of these scenarios apply, a dog attack attorney can help you determine liability. (a) The owner or person having control of a dog six months of age or older in a county that has adopted this subchapter must register the dog not later than the 30th day after the date on which the proclamation is published or adopted. 822.033 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Sec. 1, eff. New findings bolster deputies' belief that 3 Crosby teens died in double murder-suicide. Either party may appeal the decision of the justice or municipal court to a county court or county court at law in the county in which the justice or municipal court is located. 826.033. 99, Sec. 7, 2021). REGISTRATION REQUIRED; EXCEPTION FOR TEMPORARY VISITS. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. (b) The election shall be held on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by the Election Code that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law. In addition, Most states have "strict liability dog-bite laws that make owners financially responsible for dog bites (and other injuries in some states), regardless of the owner's . 826.053. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION; FEES. Sec. 3.1621, eff. Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 822.109. document.returnValue = false; IAdminfootr01a_01_03o = new Image(226, 28);IAdminfootr01a_01_03o.src = '/images/tac_nav_over.gif'; Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 5 High Risk Animals Bat Skunk Raccoon Coyote Fox What to Do if Bitten or Scratched The first thing you should do if you have been bitten, scratched, or have had your skin broken is: Wash immediately with soap & water Contact 911 or the Sheriff's Office to report incident Contact Animal Control Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1 (S.B. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1, eff. (a) This subchapter does not affect the applicability of any other law, rule, order, ordinance, or other legal requirement of this state or a political subdivision of this state. April 2, 2015. Section 826.042 Quarantine of Animals, 44, Sec. Telephone: 214-819-2000 Rabies is a viral neuroinvasive disease transmitted by animals that causes inflammation of the brain. (a) A person commits an offense if the person is the owner of a dangerous dog and the dog makes an unprovoked attack on another person outside the dog's enclosure and causes bodily injury to the other person. Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. An owner of a dangerous wild animal shall maintain liability insurance coverage in an amount of not less than $100,000 for each occurrence for liability for damages for destruction of or damage to property and death or bodily injury to a person caused by the dangerous wild animal. 822.011. 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