Texas laws on shooting dogs?

[edmondo93]

if my dog is on someone elses property, can he be shot?

[winfrid12]

I'll tell you what, if someone shoots your dog in Texas im gonna come down their and shoot someone in Texas. No one other than Satan can shoot a harmless dog.

[chika]

Not for just being on someone else's property.

§ 822.013. Dogs or Coyotes That Attack Animals


(a) A dog or coyote that is attacking, is about to attack, or has recently attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may be killed by:

(1) any person witnessing the attack; or

(2) the attacked animal's owner or a person acting on behalf of the owner if the owner or person has knowledge of the attack.

(b) A person who kills a dog or coyote as provided by this section is not liable for damages to the owner, keeper, or person in control of the dog or coyote.

[colfre]

Only if it bites a person