Texas dog leash laws.

◦ Summary

Texas has no statewide dog leash law. Leashing rules are set by individual cities and counties, and most municipalities require dogs to be leashed in public except inside designated off-leash dog parks.

◦ Notes & gotchas

Day-to-day leashing requirements live in city or county ordinances. Before relying on this page, look up the specific code for your municipality — it's the binding rule, not state law. Most US cities require dogs to be leashed in public unless inside a designated off-leash area. Texas has no statewide leash law. The state's rabies-control statute (Texas Health & Safety Code § 826) addresses confinement during rabies investigations. Day-to-day leashing is set by cities — Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio all require dogs to be on a leash in public.