Hallsville Loading, Transporting, Etc., Livestock ordinance (§ 205.160)
Chapter 205: Animal Regulations · Article I. Control of Animals
In short: Loading, unloading or transferring hogs, sheep, cattle or other livestock is a misdemeanor on any street, public place or private premises, as is parking a livestock-loaded vehicle on a street or unenclosed private land for over one hour. Stockyards, slaughterhouses, stable barns and enclosed buildings are exempt.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person who shall, within the City, load, unload or transfer from one vehicle to another vehicle any hogs, sheep, cattle or other livestock in any public place, street or thoroughfare or on any private premises, and any person who shall park or stand any vehicle in which hogs, sheep, cattle or other livestock are loaded on any public place, street or thoroughfare or on any unenclosed private premises for a longer period than one (1) hour shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall prohibit loading, unloading or transferring of hogs, sheep, cattle or other livestock at any established and maintained stockyards, slaughterhouse, stable barns, or in any enclosed building.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 205.160
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.