Hallsville Responsibility of Parent or Guardian of Minor Owning ordinance (§ 205.290)
Chapter 205: Animal Regulations · Article II. Additional Animal Regulations
In short: A parent or guardian must make sure any animal owned, controlled or harbored by their minor child gets adequate care.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The parent or guardian of a minor child is responsible for the adequate care of any animal owned by, in the control of, or harbored by that minor child.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 205.290
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.