Texas § HS.822.0423 - HEARING
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § HS.822.0423 — HEARING, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ HS.822.0423. HEARING
HEARING. (a) The court, on receiving a report of an incident under Section 822.0422 or on application under Section 822.042 (c), shall set a time for a hearing to determine whether the dog is a dangerous dog or whether the owner of the dog has complied with Section 822.042 . The hearing must be held not later than the 10th day after the date on which the dog is seized or delivered. (b) The court shall give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to: (1) the owner of the dog or the person from whom the dog was seized; and (2) the person who made the complaint. (c) Any interested party, including the county or city attorney, is entitled to present evidence at the hearing. (c-1) The court shall determine the estimated costs to house and care for the impounded dog during the appeal process and shall set the amount of bond for an appeal adequate to cover those estimated costs. (d) An owner or person filing the action may appeal the decision of the municipal or justice court in the manner described by Section 822.0424 . Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 99, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 530 (H.B. 1436 ), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § HS.822.0423
What does The Texas Constitution § HS.822.0423 cover?
Section HS.822.0423 ("HEARING") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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