Cedar Hill does not ban specific dog breeds. Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 822 preempts breed-specific bans, but dangerous dogs face strict registration, containment, and insurance rules.
Texas Health and Safety Code Section 822.047 prohibits cities from enacting breed-specific bans, so Cedar Hill does not restrict pit bulls, Rottweilers, or other breeds based solely on appearance. Instead, Chapter 14 of the Cedar Hill Code regulates 'dangerous dogs' as defined by state law: any dog that makes an unprovoked attack causing bodily injury or behaves in a way that causes a person to reasonably believe attack is imminent. Owners of declared dangerous dogs must register the animal, maintain a secure enclosure, post warning signs, and carry liability insurance of at least $100,000. Tethering rules under Texas H&S Code Ch. 821 apply statewide.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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