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San Angelo, TX Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

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

Key Facts

Breed Bans
Prohibited statewide
State Law
Tex. HSC sec. 822.047
Dangerous Dogs
Behavior-based
Owner Insurance
$100,000 liability

Summary

San Angelo bans no dog breed. Texas Health and Safety Code section 822.047 forbids any city from adopting breed-specific dangerous-dog rules, so pit bulls and other breeds are legal. Dangerous-dog control is behavior-based under Chapter 822.

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.

Source: San Angelo Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

Texas preempts breed bans: section 822.047 lets a city add dangerous-dog requirements only if they are not specific to one or several breeds. San Angelo accordingly has no breed ban, and no breed is illegal to own. A dog becomes a "dangerous dog" under section 822.041 through an unprovoked attack causing bodily injury or through threatening behavior, not through its breed. An owner then must register it, keep it leashed or in a secure enclosure, and carry at least $100,000 in liability coverage (section 822.042). San Angelo Animal Services enforces the process; HOA breed rules are private, not city law.

Violations & Fines

Failing to meet dangerous-dog requirements can lead to seizure and, after a serious attack, criminal charges ranging up to a felony under Chapter 822, plus the loss of the animal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pit bulls banned in San Angelo?
No. Texas Health and Safety Code section 822.047 bars any city from breed-specific bans, so no breed is illegal. Only a dog's own dangerous behavior triggers restrictions.
What makes a dog legally dangerous?
An unprovoked attack causing injury, or threatening conduct, under section 822.041. The owner must then register, contain, and insure the dog.

Sources & Official References

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