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Texas

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/HR/content/htm/hr.008.00.000121.00.htm Footnote


Applies to

Guide, Hearing, and Service Dogs

Accessibility



 

 

“. . . a street, highway, sidewalk, walkway, common carrier, airplane, motor vehicle, railroad train, motor bus, streetcar, boat, or any other public conveyance or mode of transportation; a hotel, motel, or other place of lodging; a public building . . . a college dormitory or other educational facility; a restaurant . . . and any other place of public accommodation, amusement, convenience, or resort to which the general public . . . is regularly, normally, or customarily invited.” Footnote

Interference

unlawful to interfere in any way

Housing

“. . . full and equal access, as other members of the general public.” Footnote

Licenses/Fees

not mentioned

Identification

“. . . shall keep the animal properly harnessed or leashed.” Footnote

Misrepresentation

“. . . misdemeanor and on conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $200.” Footnote

Trainers

“An assistance animal in training shall not be denied admittance to any public facility when accompanied by an approved trainer who is an agent of an organization generally recognized by agencies.” Footnote

Injury to Dog

same as Interference

White Cane

cautionary statute; White Cane Safety Day is October 15.

Penalties

“. . . misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $300 or more than $1,000.” Footnote

Summary

Texas law requires that a specially trained Assistance Dog be allowed to accompany a blind, deaf, mentally or physically disabled person or trainer to all public accommodations and common carriers. Extra charges cannot be made due to the presence of the dog, but if the dog causes damage to the premises, the dog user is liable.

Accessibility

8-121-121.002(2003); 8-121-121.003(2001)

Interference

8-121-121.003(j)(1997)

Housing 

8-121-121.003(g,h)(2003)

Identification

8-121-121.005(1997)

Misrepresentation

8-121-121.006(1997)  

Trainers

8-121-121.003(2003); 8-121-121.003(i)(2003)

Injury to Dog

8-121-121.003(j)(2003)

White Cane

8-121-121.007(1997); 8-121-121.008(1997)

Penalties

8-121-121.004(1997); 8-121-121.006(1997); 8-121-121.007(1997)