Creation and purpose of the Department of Animal Services.
El Paso City Code § 7.50.010
in effect7.50.010 - Creation and purpose of the Department of Animal Services.
A. There is hereby established the Department of Animal Services in the City of El Paso, which shall generally provide for the protection and regulation of companion animals and other animals in the City and within other areas in the County of El Paso in which the employees working in the department are authorized to act.
B. The primary function of the department shall be to provide animal related regulatory services meant to support the well-being of companion animals and other animals living in the City, to include services for the payment of fees; the issuance and revocation of licenses and permits; ordinance, statutory and other regulatory enforcement, including inspections of premises and animals' living conditions; to provide regulations by which the transmission of rabies to human beings and domestic animals can be prevented and controlled in the City; to reduce the number of unwanted and stray dogs and cats in the City; to encourage responsible animal ownership; to protect the citizens' public health, safety and welfare; and to generally perform duties and services relating to areas of animal related concerns as to be determined by the City Manager.
(Ord. No. 18471, § 2, 2-23-2016)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT7AN_CH7.50DEANSE_7.50.010CRPUDEANSEFetched: 10/28/2026