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Lubbock, TX Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Breed Bans
Prohibited by state law
State Law
TX HSC 822.047
Dangerous Dog
Behavior-based (Lillian's Law)
Insurance Required
100,000 dollars for dangerous dogs
Private Restrictions
HOAs/landlords may still limit

Summary

Lubbock has no breed-specific legislation. Texas Health and Safety Code 822.047 prohibits Texas cities from adopting breed bans. All breeds including pit bulls are legal in Lubbock.

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.

SUBCHAPTER E. DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALSSec. 822.101. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:(1) "Animal registration agency" means the municipal or county animal control office with authority over the area where a dangerous wild animal is kept or a county sheriff in an area that does not have an animal control office.(2) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(119), eff.

Source: TX HSC 822.047View official code

Full Breakdown

Under Texas HSC 822.047, no Texas municipality or county may enact or enforce an ordinance that regulates dogs based on breed. Lubbock therefore treats dangerous dog issues under Lillian's Law (HSC 822.041 to 822.047), which is behavior-based. A dog of any breed that causes serious injury or unprovoked attack can be declared dangerous by Municipal Court. Owners of dangerous dogs must register annually, maintain secure enclosure, post warning signs, carry 100,000 dollars liability insurance, and muzzle the dog in public. Landlords and insurers may still restrict breeds privately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pit bulls legal in Lubbock?
Yes. Texas law bars cities from banning any breed.
What makes a dog dangerous under Texas law?
Unprovoked attack causing bodily injury, or behavior that would lead a reasonable person to believe the dog will attack.

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