142.009 – IMPOUNDMENT OF ESTRAY. (a) The sheriff or the
Texas Agriculture Code § 142.009
Summary
This law mandates that a sheriff or their designee must impound an estray (a stray animal) under specific conditions, such as when the owner is unknown or the animal poses a danger. It outlines the responsibilities of law enforcement in managing stray animals to ensure public safety and proper handling of ownership issues.
Sheriff must impound estrays under certain conditions.
Conditions include unknown ownership and public danger.
Estrays on public property must be removed by owners after notification.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's IMPOUNDMENT OF ESTRAY. (a) The sheriff or the law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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