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Chapter 6 ANIMALS*
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*Cross references: Environment, ch. 50; health and sanitation, ch. 62; sanitation requirements in slaughterhouses and meat food establishments, § 62-176; offensive conditions in slaughter pens, tanneries or livery stables, § 62-281; traffic and vehicles, ch. 126.
State law references: Local Public Health Reorganization Act, V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 121.001 et seq.; animals, V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 821.001 et seq.; dangerous dogs, V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 822.001 et seq.; Rabies Control Act of 1981, V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 826.001 et seq.; livestock, V.T.C.A., Agriculture Code § 141.001 et seq.; permitting a head of cattle or a domestic turkey to run at large in certain counties, V.T.C.A., Agriculture Code § 143.082; cruelty to animals, V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 42.09; dog fighting, V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 42.10; certain tax exemptions for charitable organizations, V.T.C.A., Tax Code § 11.18.
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Article I. In General
Sec. 6-1. Definitions.
Sec. 6-2. Animal control officer.
Sec. 6-3. Enforcement of chapter.
Sec. 6-4. Fee schedule.
Sec. 6-5. Penalty for violation of chapter; schedule of fines.
Secs. 6-6--6-25. Reserved.
Article II. Licenses and Permits
Sec. 6-26. Licensing of dogs and cats.
Sec. 6-27. Commercial animal establishment permits.
Sec. 6-28. License and permit issuance and revocation.
Secs. 6-29--6-50. Reserved.
Article III. Animal Control
Sec. 6-51. Restraint.
Sec. 6-52. Impoundment and violation notice.
Sec. 6-53. Authority to slay animals running at large.
Sec. 6-54. Sale of impounded animals, except dog or cat; records; redemption by owner.
Sec. 6-55. Safety of animals in motor vehicles.
Secs. 6-56--6-75. Reserved.
Article IV. Care and Keeping
Sec. 6-76. Animal care generally.
Sec. 6-77. Keeping of domestic animals.
Sec. 6-78. Keeping of wild animals.
Sec. 6-79. Performing animal exhibitions.
Sec. 6-80. Removal of animal waste.
Sec. 6-81. Storage of feed.
Sec. 6-82. Inspection of animals and premises.
Sec. 6-83. Abatement of conditions not complying with chapter.
Sec. 6-84. Loan of live traps.
Sec. 6-85. Sterilization of adopted animals.
Sec. 6-86. Compliance with chapter not relief from compliance with other regulations.
Secs. 6-87--6-105. Reserved.
Article V. Rabies Control
Sec. 6-106. Rabies vaccination; tag.
Sec. 6-107. Reports of contagious disease and exposure to rabies.
Sec. 6-108. Quarantine procedures.
Sec. 6-109. Quarantine method and testing.
Sec. 6-110. Disposition of domestic animals exposed to rabies.
Sec. 6-111. Rabies control flow chart.