🪪 Do I need a dog license, and how much does it cost in Arlington?
Dogs and cats must be licensed every year with proof of rabies vaccination: $10 if altered, $45 if not.
Source: Arlington City Code, Animals chapter · Get or renew a license →
Dog Laws in Arlington, TX
What dog owners in Arlington need to know — license, leash rules and barking — in plain English, each linked to the official Arlington page it came from.
🦮 Does my dog have to be on a leash in Arlington?
Tying a dog to a stationary object is banned; walking it on a hand-held leash is the way to keep it under restraint off your property. Cats must be confined or leashed.
🔊 What counts as a barking dog violation in Arlington?
Start by talking to the neighbor; Animal Services can send the owner a notice letter. For repeat problems, file a Noise Complaint Affidavit with Arlington Animal Services, which can lead to a citation.
Not covered yet: pet limits — we only publish a rule when we can link to the official page. Ask Arlington 311 or animal services.
What Texas state law adds
Dog licenses
Texas has no statewide dog licensing requirement — counties and cities set their own. Most require a licence with proof of rabies vaccination, so check with your local animal services or clerk.
Leash laws
Texas has no statewide leash law. State law expressly lets cities and counties adopt leash requirements, and only bars dogs known to attack livestock from running at large.
Tex. Health & Safety Code §§ 822.007, 822.012 · Compare all states →
Rabies vaccine
Yes. Texas requires dogs and cats by 4 months of age to be vaccinated against rabies. Boosters follow the vaccine used (usually every 1 or 3 years).
Pet deposits
Texas sets no maximum security deposit — the Property Code regulates how a deposit is returned, not how large it may be.
Other cities in Texas
🔔 Get recall alerts by email
When FDA announces a dog or cat food recall, we email you the brand, the product and what to do.
Or follow the RSS feedGeneral information, not legal advice. Fees and rules change, often every year — the official page linked under each answer is the final word. Counties and homeowner associations may add their own rules.