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Animal Control
All animals must be registered with the City of Hilshire Village.  A License number will be issued at the time of registration. We require a copy of the current rabies vaccination along with a registration form and payment.  Renewals are due when the vaccination is renewed. 
Cost:
  • Initial Fee: $8.00
  • Renewal: $1.00

Leash Law

It shall be unlawful for any dog, cat, or other animal possessed, kept or harbored to run at large.

No owner shall possess, harbor or keep:

  1. More than a total of four (4) animals over the age of six (6) months, and/or,
  2. The offspring of such animals [as are permitted in (b) (1)] under the age of six (6) months; provided the combined total of such animals and their offspring does not exceed twelve (12),
  3. Animals for breeding for the generation of profit.  Livestock are excepted from the provisions of this article and shall be subject to the limitations of Article 2.1000 of this article.

No owner shall possess any wild animal within the city limits of the City of Hilshire Village, Texas.

The City keeps a record of all animals registered and in a lost/found situation can contribute to location of owner.

Loose Animals

Please report any loose animals to the City Office at (713) 973-1779 during regular office hours (Monday-Friday 9AM – 5PM).

Outside of regular office hours, please contact Spring Valley Village Police at (713) 465-8323.