[__turbobrew__]

So in Texas does that mean if I shoot my neighbour’s mutt because they bark all day I only am on the hook for $50?

This is totally insane. Dogs are part of families and should be treated thusly under the law.

The current laws on the book in Texas seem like a great way to lead people towards vigilante justice.

[astura]

No, Depending on the specifics you probably will be charged criminally - the statues you would be charged with will vary by jurisdiction but discharging a weapon into your neighbor's yard is, largely, very much illegal. So is intentionally harming other people's pets - even if it's legally classified only as intentionally destroying someone else's property. Animal cruelty charges might also be a possibility depending on the specifics.

You'd likely also lose a lawsuit if the owner sued you for vet bills incurred trying to save the dogs life.

[rgavuliak]

What is insane is that the dog is left out to bark all day and you can't do anything about it. If it's such a member of a family, why let him bark outside all day?