Deer Park does not enforce breed-specific legislation banning any particular dog breed. Texas state law under Health and Safety Code Section 822.047 prohibits municipalities from adopting breed-specific regulations. The city enforces dangerous dog provisions based on individual animal behavior.
The City of Deer Park does not ban or restrict any specific dog breeds. Texas Health and Safety Code Section 822.047 prohibits municipalities from adopting breed-specific ordinances, meaning cities cannot ban pit bulls, Rottweilers, or any other breed. Instead, Deer Park enforces dangerous dog and aggressive animal provisions based on individual animal behavior regardless of breed. A dog may be declared dangerous if it makes an unprovoked attack on a person or other animal outside its enclosure, or if the owner is notified that the dog has committed unprovoked acts and the dog commits a subsequent act. Owners of dogs declared dangerous must comply with additional requirements including secure enclosure, liability insurance of at least $100,000, and registration as a dangerous dog with the local animal control authority. Severe attacks resulting in serious bodily injury may result in criminal charges under Texas Penal Code. Report aggressive animal behavior to Deer Park Police at (281) 479-2525.
No breed-specific violations exist. Dangerous dog violations include failure to secure a declared dangerous dog, lack of required insurance, and failure to register. Criminal charges may apply for attacks causing serious injury.
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