Chaining a dog outside will be illegal in Texas starting in 2022

Denver CO

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Animal rights advocates are celebrating a new Texas law that is catching up to a San Antonio ordinance that has been in place for years. Starting Jan. 18, 2022, unattended dogs will no longer be allowed to be restrained with chains or heavy weights outdoors in the state of Texas. The practice has been banned in San Antonio city limits since Oct. 2017. SB 5 also prohibits an owner from leaving a dog without adequate shelter, shade from direct sunlight, drinking water and an area that allows the animal to avoid standing water and exposure to excessive animal waste. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 5, also known as the Safe Outdoor Dogs Bill, on Monday following the Texas Legislature’s third special session. Law also eliminates the 24-hour rule that previously barred law enforcement from intervening