Hallsville Animals Running at Large Prohibited ordinance (§ 205.170)
Chapter 205: Animal Regulations · Article I. Control of Animals
In short: Animals, fowl or reptiles found running at large on any street or public place in Hallsville will be impounded in the City Pound, and owners get them back only by paying the prescribed fee. Domestic cats are exempt and can't be impounded under this article.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Except as provided for hereafter, any animal, fowl or reptile which is found to be running at large upon any street or public place of the City of Hallsville shall be taken up by the Animal Control Officer and impounded in the City Pound. Any animal impounded pursuant to this Section shall be released to its owner only upon payment of the prescribed fee to the Animal Control Officer. Domestic cats are hereby exempted from the provisions of this Section, and, therefore, domestic cats shall not be subject to impoundment pursuant to this Article.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 205.170
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.