North Richland Hills does not ban any dog breed. Texas Health and Safety Code 822 (Lillian's Law) prohibits breed-specific legislation but requires dangerous dog registration statewide.
North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 does not list any breed-specific bans or restrictions. Pit bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, and all other breeds are legal to own throughout the city, including neighborhoods like Home Town, Smithfield, and Richland Heights. Texas Health and Safety Code Section 822.047 (Lillian's Law) expressly preempts Texas cities from adopting breed-specific legislation. Instead, owners of any dog that causes serious bodily injury or death can face felony charges and mandatory dangerous-dog registration requirements under TX H&S 822.041-.047, including 100,000 dollars liability insurance, muzzling in public, secure enclosures, and city registration. NRH Animal Services at (817) 427-6570 maintains the local dangerous-dog registry. Landlords, HOAs, and apartment complexes in NRH can still impose private breed restrictions; these are contract matters not city ordinances. Homeowner insurance policies may also limit coverage.
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