No breed-specific legislation applies in The Woodlands. Texas law prohibits municipalities from enacting breed bans, and Montgomery County has not done so either. Dangerous dog determinations are incident-based.
Texas Local Government Code §822.047 prohibits governmental entities from enacting breed-specific legislation. Montgomery County has not enacted breed restrictions for The Woodlands area. Dangerous dog determinations follow Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822, Subchapter D: a dog must have committed a specific qualifying attack before being classified as dangerous. The Woodlands Township Restrictive Covenants also do not include breed restrictions. MCAS administers dangerous dog proceedings in the area.
No breed violation possible. Dangerous dog violations under TX HSC Ch. 822 subject to registration, enclosure, and insurance requirements.
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