Brief Guide for Employment, Travel and Housing Laws for ESAs

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**Employment Laws**

Most of the offices do not allow employees to bring emotional support to the workplace. The rules differ from state to state. Some states like California, have laws which require the employers to accommodate the [calico cat](https://www.realesaletter.com/blog/cat-breeds/calico-cat) owners, yet many states do not. It is the responsibility of the ESA owner to keep their animal under control. The ESA must not hurt anyone, make loud noises or cause a disturbance to anyone in the office. If your office allows, and you wish to take your emotional support animal to the office, you must train the emotional support animal to stay calm. Even if the office allows, it is mandatory to keep the ESA letter from your doctor with you all the time. In offices, where the emotional support animal is not allowed, it is better to comply with the laws.

**Travel Laws**

A plus for all ESA owners is that they can fly with their little companions. In the United States, The Air Carrier Access Act allows owners to bring their ESA on the plane. But you have to present them with an emotional support animal letter. You can ask your doctor to issue this letter with the required information for verification. You can view the **_free emotional support animal letter_** samples available online for a better idea. Some of the airlines require the [maltipoo](https://www.realesaletter.com/blog/dog-breeds/maltipoo) owners to inform 48 hours before that flight. The airlines do not restrict the ESAs but for this, it is important that you ensure that the ESA does not cause any disturbance.

**Employment Laws in Texas for ESA**

Unfortunately, there is no law in the state of Texas that gives you the right to bring your [sheepadoodle](https://www.realesaletter.com/blog/dog-breeds/sheepadoodle)to your workplace. You can not force your employer to grant you permission. However, there is also no specific law that restricts your ESA to go with you to your workplace if your employer has no issue in this regard. So, if you need the company of your ESA at your workplace, you can make a request to your employer. If he has no concerns over the issue, you may be able to bring your ESA to your workplace.

**Traveling Laws in Texas for ESA**

Although you may not be able to enjoy the company of your ESA at your workplace, there are many traveling rights that Texas laws provide you. You can bring your ESA on a plane. You do not have to pay extra money for your ESA. The only thing you require is a valid ESA letter. But here one thing to remember, it is advised that you inform the administration of an airline well before about your ESA so that they can make proper arrangements. Moreover, it is your responsibility that your ESA behaved well in public places. If your ESA harms someone in public places, the entire responsibility will be upon you and you may have to face the consequences.

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