(A) A person may report a dangerous incident involving an animal to the animal control authority. The report must be in writing and made under oath, and the report must include the following:
(1) Name, address, and telephone number of complainant and other witnesses;
(2) Date, time, and location of the incident forming the basis of the report;
(3) Description of the animal(s) involved in the incident;
(4) Name, address, and telephone number of the animal owner, if known;
(5) A statement of facts upon which such report or application is based;
(6) A statement addressing whether the animal has exhibited dangerous propensities in past conduct, if known;
(7) Any other relevant facts or circumstances; and
(8) A Texas state notary stamp and signature.
(B) The animal control authority, upon receipt of a report filed under this section or upon learning of a dangerous incident, shall investigate the dangerous incident and may issue sworn reports based on the animal control authority's investigation or observation.
(Ord. 0620-1, passed 6-15-2020)