Little Elm, TX Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

The Town of Little Elm does not ban any specific dog breeds. Texas state law under Health and Safety Code Chapter 822 Subchapter D takes a behavior-based approach to dangerous dog regulation rather than targeting specific breeds. A dog is classified as dangerous if it makes an unprovoked attack causing bodily injury outside its owners property, or commits unprovoked acts in a place other than the owners property that cause a person to reasonably believe the dog will attack and cause bodily injury. Once a dog is declared dangerous by a court or animal control authority, the owner must register the dog annually, maintain liability insurance or financial responsibility of at least $100,000, restrain the dog in a secure enclosure, and comply with microchipping requirements. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822 Subchapter A covers dogs that are a danger to persons, while Subchapter D specifically addresses dangerous dogs. Little Elm Animal Control enforces dangerous dog declarations and registration requirements. Owners of dangerous dogs must post warning signs on their property. Any dog that causes serious bodily injury or death may be ordered destroyed by a court. All dogs in Little Elm must be current on rabies vaccination per state law.