(a) The director or his or her designee may investigate all reports of incidents as described in the definition of dangerous dog in § 6-1. The director may accept sworn statements from all victims and witnesses to the attack. If the director determines that the dog is a dangerous dog, the director shall notify the owner in writing of the determination.
(b) Notwithstanding any other ordinance, an owner, not later than the 15th day after the date the owner is notified that a dog owned by the owner is a dangerous dog, may appeal the determination of the director to municipal court.
(c) To file an appeal under subsection (b), the owner must:
(1) File a notice of appeal of the director's dangerous dog determination with the municipal court;
(2) Attach a copy of the determination from the director; and
(3) Serve a copy of the notice of appeal on the director by mailing the notice through the United States Postal Service.
(d) An owner may appeal the decision of the municipal court under subsection (c) in the manner described by Tex. Health & Safety Code § 822.0424.
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)