Texas law establishes rules for dog tethering - Spectrum News

TEXAS — Senate Bill 5, commonly called the Safe Outdoors Dog Act, is designed to protect tethered dogs and went into effect on Tuesday.

It was passed during the third special legislative session of 2021 and includes two key changes to previous laws.

Owners are no longer allowed to use chains or heavy weights as restraints. In addition, dogs must be provided with shelter from weather events including heat and rain.

Specifically, dogs may not be left outside and unattended with use of a restraint unless the animals is provided adequate shelters, an area that allows it to avoid standing water and exposure to excessive animal waste, shade from direct sunlight and potable water.

Texans may not use a restraint that is a chain, has weights attached to it or is shorter in length than the greater of 10 feet or five times the length of the dog as measured from the tip of the dog’s nose to the base of the dog’s tail. Dogs may not be attached to a collar or harness if it’s not properly fitted.

There are some exceptions to the law, however. Some include temporary restraint of dogs in some circumstances and restraint of dogs in settings including public camping and recreational areas.

source: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas-el-paso/news/2022/01/18/texas-law-in-effect-tuesday-establishes-rules-for-dog-tethering

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