Find information on key laws and resources for people with disabilities who use service animals living in Texas. Texas law and federal law protect your right to have service dogs in public places and service dogs or emotional support animals in housing.Service animals, often referred to as assistance animals, are permitted to accompany a person with a disability anywhere on the UT Dallas campus. Learn how service animals can assist people with disabilities, penalties for violating service animal laws and responsibilities when using a service animal. This publication provides guidance on the term "service animal" and the service animal provisions in the Department's regulations. Customer: Is a pet addendum or pet agreement required on a Texas apartment lease if the dog is an emotional service animal? Select "Submit Completed Forms" below to send us your DOT forms and complete your service request.