Deer Park, TX Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

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.