Commissioners set public hearings on proposed Animal Control ordinance

In an effort to get a handle on the current animal control problem in Henderson County, the County Commissioners have set public hearings in six locations for the presentation of the Henderson County Animal Control Advisory Committee's proposed Animal Control Ordinance.

These meetings will allow the public to review the pro- posed ordinance and to voice their views.

All the meetings are set for 7:00 p.m., in each of the following locations:

* June 7 - Chandler Community Center,

* June 12 - Payne Springs Community Center

* June 14 - Sunrise Shores Community Center

* June 15 - Seven Points City Hall

* June 18 - Malakoff Senior Citizens Building

* June 19 - Henderson County Senior Citizens Building

The proposed ordinance details duties of an Animal Control Authority and a Local Rabies Control Authority which together would be known as the Animal Control Authority. The ordinance also defines related terms such as "vicious animal," "dangerous dog," "stray animal," "running at large" and "nuisance animal."

The Animal Control Authority would include any peace officer of the state of Texas, and would investigate complaints regarding animal nuisances,

issue citations, and impound animals when appropriate.

One or more County Commissioners will be available to answer any questions.

To view the proposed ordinance log on to www.co.henderson.tx.us, and type in Animal Control Ordinance in the search engine.