Hallsville Licensing and Vaccination Required for Domestic Dogs and Cats ordinance (§ 205.040)
Chapter 205: Animal Regulations · Article I. Control of Animals
In short: Dogs and cats over three months old must have the city animal license tax paid. They must also be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian with a vaccine that is effective for the full term of the license.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. No person shall own, keep, harbor or permit to be or remain on or about his/her premises any dog or cat over three (3) months of age upon which the animal license tax has not been paid.
B. No person shall own, keep, harbor or permit to be or remain on or about his/her premises any dog or cat which, if over (3) months of age, has not been vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian with a vaccine which will be effective during the full term for which said license is issued.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 205.040
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.