Hallsville Removing Animals from Custody of Animal Control Officer ordinance (§ 205.230)
Chapter 205: Animal Regulations · Article I. Control of Animals
In short: It's illegal to take an animal that the Animal Control Officer has legally impounded, by force, deceit or any other means, without first getting the officer's permission.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be unlawful for any person to remove from the custody of the Animal Control Officer by force, deceit or otherwise, any animal which has been legally impounded by said officer, prior to obtaining the permission of the Animal Control Officer to remove such animal.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 205.230
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.