Bryan, TX Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Basis
- Behavior, not breed
- Compliance window
- 30 days after declaration
- Required insurance
- $100,000 liability coverage
- Collar
- Bright orange, visible 50 ft
- Non-compliance outcome
- Humane euthanasia
Summary
Bryan regulates dogs by behavior, not breed. A dog declared dangerous after an unprovoked attack must be registered, insured, confined, and collared, or the city orders it euthanized.
Within 30 days of the municipal court decision to declare a dog dangerous... the owner of the dangerous dog must comply with the following requirements for the dog to be released from impoundment: (1) registration, specifically as a dangerous dog...; (2) restrain the dog at all times on a leash... or in a secure enclosure...; (3) obtain liability insurance... with at least $100,000.00 in coverage...; (5) the dog must be fitted with a bright orange collar visible from 50 feet away...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31).
Full Breakdown
Bryan's code has no breed-specific ban; "dangerous dog" is defined by conduct: an unprovoked attack causing bodily injury, or acts causing reasonable fear of attack. After a municipal court hearing, an owner has 30 days to register the dog as dangerous, restrain it on a leash or in a secure enclosure, carry $100,000 in liability coverage, microchip it, fit a bright orange collar visible from 50 feet, keep current rabies vaccination, and sterilize it. Missing any requirement means euthanasia.
Violations & Fines
Failure to meet all requirements within 30 days: dog is humanely euthanized. Being out of compliance afterward is itself a chapter violation; a second qualifying attack triggers a new seizure warrant and euthanasia order.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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