(A) The city hereby adopts the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 10, Chapter 822, Subchapters A (General Provisions; Dogs that Attack Persons are a Danger to Persons) and D (Dangerous Dogs), and as hereafter amended, as they relate specifically to the definitions, notice provisions, hearing procedures, post-hearing remedies, requirements for owners of dangerous dogs, appeal, registration, dangerous dog destruction and other relevant matters related to dangerous dogs.
(B) For purposes of an appeal of a decision of the judge of the Godley Municipal Court of Record under the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 822, Subchapter D, to perfect an appeal, the judge shall require an appeal bond of no less than $500 and no more than $10,000 as determined by the court and posted with the court within the time deadline as set by state statute.
(C) For purposes of any appeal of a dangerous dog determination, the city attorney or his designee shall represent the city in the municipal, justice of the peace, county court or appellate court where the cause of action is appealed.
(Ord. 01-04-2018-ANIMAL, passed 1-4-2018)