1889: There was a Stephenville ordinance against riding “any horse or beast of burden into a saloon or other business, or public or private residence, or into any public building within the corporate limits of the City of Stephenville.” J.W. Jarrott. Revised Ordinances and Rules of Order of the City of Stephenville, Texas. Printed and Published by authority of the City Council of Stephenville, Texas. Revision of 1893.