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Collin County Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions Rules (2026)

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City-specific rules exist: Plano, Frisco, Allen, and McKinney have their own breed restrictions rules that differ from Collin County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Key Facts

Breed Bans: Preempted by TX HSC 822.047
Standard: Behavior-based
Dangerous Dog: TX HSC 822.041-042
Registration: 50 dollars if declared dangerous
Insurance: 100,000 dollars liability

Summary

Texas Health and Safety Code 822.047 prohibits breed-specific legislation. Collin County cannot ban pit bulls, Rottweilers, or any breed. Regulation is behavior-based under Lillian's Law (HSC 822.041-042) for dangerous dogs only.

Full Breakdown

Contact Collin County at (972) 424-1460 for enforcement.

Violations & Fines

Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who enforces this in Collin County?

Collin County code enforcement at (972) 424-1460 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Collin County?

Collin County code enforcement at (972) 424-1460 handles complaints.

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