McKinney, TX Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- BSL
- Not permitted
- State Law
- TX HSC 822.047
- Standard
- Behavior-based
- Insurance
- $100,000 for dangerous dogs
Summary
McKinney does not enforce breed-specific legislation, consistent with Texas Health & Safety Code 822.047 which prohibits municipalities from banning breeds. Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based under Lillian Law.
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
McKinney does not maintain any breed-specific legislation (BSL) and does not restrict pit bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, or any other breed. 047 expressly preempts Texas municipalities from regulating dogs on the basis of breed; any attempt to enact BSL in McKinney would be unenforceable. 041-047 (the 'Lillian Law' after a 2007 fatal attack). A dog may be declared 'dangerous' by the city's Animal Services or Municipal Court if it makes an unprovoked attack causing bodily injury, or commits unprovoked acts in a place other than its enclosure that reasonably cause fear of attack.
Owners of declared dangerous dogs must: register the dog annually with McKinney Animal Services ($50 state fee), maintain a minimum $100,000 liability insurance policy or equivalent surety, keep the dog in a secure enclosure meeting state specifications, muzzle and leash in public, and post warning signs. HOAs may adopt breed restrictions in private deed restrictions and those are enforceable civilly, independent of the state ban on municipal BSL. Landlords and insurance companies also commonly impose breed lists.
Violations & Fines
Failure to comply with dangerous-dog rules: Class C misdemeanor up to $500; Class B if the dog causes injury; Class A or felony if serious injury or death occurs. Dog may be seized and ordered euthanized.
Frequently Asked Questions
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