Humble, TX Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Breed Bans
- None: no BSL in Humble
- State Law
- Texas preempts local breed bans
- Dangerous Dogs
- Based on behavior, not breed
- HOA Rules
- May restrict breeds privately
- Contact
- (281) 446-7127 Humble PD
Summary
Humble does not have breed-specific legislation (BSL) banning or restricting specific dog breeds. Pit bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and other commonly restricted breeds are legal to own in Humble. Texas state law (Health & Safety Code Section 822) preempts local breed-specific bans and focuses on individual dangerous dog determinations based on behavior rather than breed. Owners of all breeds must comply with leash laws and animal control requirements.
Sec. 822.047. LOCAL REGULATION OF DANGEROUS DOGS. A county or municipality may place additional requirements or restrictions on dangerous dogs if the requirements or restrictions: (1) are not specific to one breed or several breeds of dogs; and (2) are more stringent than restrictions provided by this subchapter. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 916, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. (This provision prohibits Texas cities and counties from enacting breed-specific ordinances banning particular dog breeds.)
Full Breakdown
The City of Humble does not restrict dog ownership based on breed. Texas Health and Safety Code Section 822 governs dangerous dog determinations based on individual animal behavior: specifically, whether a dog has made unprovoked attacks causing bodily injury. Texas law effectively preempts cities from enacting breed-specific bans. All dog owners in Humble must comply with the city's leash law, rabies vaccination requirements, and animal control provisions under Chapter 14 regardless of breed. Dogs of any breed that are declared dangerous under the state dangerous dog statute are subject to additional requirements including secure enclosure, liability insurance, and registration. Owners of large or strong breeds should ensure they can physically control their dog while on leash. HOAs in some Humble neighborhoods may have breed restrictions in their CC&Rs, but these are private contractual matters, not city ordinances.
Violations & Fines
Since Humble has no breed-specific restrictions, there are no breed-based violations. Dogs of any breed that attack or bite may be declared dangerous under Texas state law, requiring secure enclosure and liability insurance. Contact Humble PD at (281) 446-7127 to report a dangerous dog.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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