Hallsville Appointment of Deputy Collectors ordinance (§ 205.070)
Chapter 205: Animal Regulations · Article I. Control of Animals
In short: Licensed vets practicing in Hallsville can apply to the City Clerk to be deputy collectors of the animal license tax, issuing the certificate and metal tag. A deputy who fails to pay collected taxes to the Clerk commits a misdemeanor and can be removed from the appointment.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Each licensed veterinarian engaged in such practice within the City shall, upon application to the City Clerk, be appointed by the City Clerk as a Deputy Collector for the sole purpose of collecting the animal license tax and issuing a certificate and metallic tag, to be supplied by the City Clerk, evidencing payment of such tax. Such deputy collectors shall be accountable to the City Clerk for such metallic tags and certificates received, and all license taxes collected. It shall be a misdemeanor for any Deputy Collector to fail to pay over to the City Clerk the license tax herein provided to be paid to said City Clerk. In addition to penalties provided by law for misdemeanor, the City Clerk may revoke said Deputy Collector's appointment and remove him/her from office.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 205.070
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.