Dallas does not have breed-specific legislation. Texas Health and Safety Code Section 822.047 prohibits cities from creating breed-specific restrictions. Dallas regulates dogs based on individual behavior under its dangerous dog provisions.
Dallas has no breed-specific legislation (BSL). Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822 regulates dangerous dogs based on conduct, not breed. Section 822.047 specifically prohibits counties and municipalities from creating breed-specific restrictions: local regulations on dangerous dogs must not be specific to one breed or several breeds. Dallas Code Chapter 7 addresses dangerous dog designations based on individual animal behavior, including unprovoked attacks or aggressive conduct. Dogs declared dangerous must be registered, confined securely, and may require liability insurance. The owner must post signage and comply with specific containment requirements.
Owners of dogs declared dangerous who fail to comply with registration and containment requirements face fines and potential criminal charges. Dangerous dogs not properly secured may be seized.
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