Hallsville Confinement of Dogs ordinance (§ 205.210)
Chapter 205: Animal Regulations · Article I. Control of Animals
In short: Dog owners may not let a dog run at large off their own premises unless it is on a leash and controlled by a competent person. The rule does not apply to a dog in a vehicle that is being driven or parked on public streets.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
No person keeping, harboring or owning a domestic dog shall allow such dog to run at large off of the premises of the owner, unless such dog is on a leash and under the control of some competent person. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a dog in a vehicle being driven or parked upon the public streets.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 205.210
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.