New State Law

As a courtesy to our residents, The Colony

Animal Control would like to inform you of

a new state law that goes into effect 9/1/2007. 

This law is titled “Unlawful Restraint of Dog”

and can be found in Chapter 821 of the

Texas Health and Safety Code,

Subchapter D, Sec. 821.077

A dog may NOT be tied outside under any

of the following conditions: 

• Between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM;

• Within 500 feet of a school;

• When the temperature is below 32 degrees;

• When a heat advisory has been issued;

• With a choke or pinch/prong type collar;

• With an improperly fitting nylon collar;

For more information, or to have an

Animal Control Officer perform a

complimentary fitting of your pet’s collar,

please call 972-370-9250.

To read the entire law click the following link
        HB 1411  (pdf format)