Quality of Life Resources

Animals

Aggressive Animals
https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH6ANFO_ARTVIDAAGPUNUDO

Pooper Scopper Law
“Section 6-24. Defecation by dogs or cats.
(a) It is the duty of each person in control of a
dog or cat to promptly remove and dispose of,
in a sanitary manner, feces left by such dog or
cat.
(b) It shall be the duty of each person in
control of a dog or cat to be in possession of
materials to remove feces left by a such dog or
cat.
(c) It is an affirmative defense to
prosecution under this section that the person
in control of the dog or cat is the owner of the
premises, or the owner’s agent of the premises,
where the dog or cat deposits feces.”
(d) Violation of this section is unlawful
and any violation shall be punishable upon
conviction by a fine of not less than $75.00 or
more than $500.00. Each act in contravention of
this section is a separate offense.”

Loose Animals Law
It is against the law for pets to roam loose. Pets
with access to public sidewalks, streets or
neighbor's property may be impounded. This
includes animals tied or staked.
https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH6ANFO_ARTIVDOCA_DIV3IMDORULA