Collin County, TX Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Breed Bans
- Preempted by TX HSC 822.047
- Standard
- Behavior-based (Lillian's Law)
- Dangerous Dog Registration
- $50 annually
- Insurance
- $100,000 liability
- Serious Injury Attack
- 3rd-degree felony
Summary
Texas Health and Safety Code 822.047 prohibits breed-specific legislation. Collin County cannot ban pit bulls, Rottweilers, or any breed. Regulation is behavior-based under Lillian's Law (HSC 822.041-042) for dangerous dogs only.
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.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
TX Health & Safety Code §822.047 expressly preempts counties and cities from adopting breed-specific ordinances: 'A county or municipality may place additional requirements or restrictions on dangerous dogs… but may not adopt regulations specific to one breed or several breeds of dogs.' Collin County and all its cities therefore cannot ban pit bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, or other breeds. Regulation is behavior-based under 'Lillian's Law' (TX HSC §§822.041–822.047): a dog becomes 'dangerous' after making an unprovoked attack causing bodily injury outside a secure enclosure. Owners of declared dangerous dogs must register annually with Collin County Animal Services (4750 Community Ave, McKinney), pay $50 registration, carry $100,000 liability insurance, muzzle and leash in public, and maintain a secure enclosure. Violation causing serious bodily injury is a 3rd-degree felony under TX HSC §822.005 (2–10 years prison). Death caused by dangerous dog is 2nd-degree felony.
Violations & Fines
Failure to register dangerous dog: Class C misdemeanor up to $500 (HSC §822.044). Attack causing serious injury: 3rd-degree felony. Attack causing death: 2nd-degree felony.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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