Showing ordinances that apply to Paloma Creek, TX
Paloma Creek is an unincorporated community (population 3,177) in Denton County, Texas. Because Paloma Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Denton County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The chickens & livestock rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Unincorporated Denton County does not restrict chickens, livestock, or poultry on private property. As a closed-range county, livestock owners must fence in their animals. Horse and cattle operations are common throughout north Denton County.
Denton County does not regulate the number or type of livestock, poultry, or farm animals on private property in unincorporated areas. Residents may keep chickens (hens and roosters), cattle, horses, goats, sheep, pigs, ducks, turkeys, and other domestic farm animals without county permits or limits. There is no minimum lot size for keeping livestock in unincorporated Denton County. Under Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 143, Denton County is a closed-range county, so all livestock must be contained within adequate fencing. The Denton County Health Department does not regulate livestock beyond rabies vaccination requirements for dogs and cats. Horse operations are particularly prevalent in the Argyle, Bartonville, Lantana, and Ponder areas, with many properties featuring horse barns, arenas, and pastures. HOA-governed subdivisions commonly prohibit livestock and poultry entirely or limit them to properties over a certain acreage, often 2-5 acres. Crowing roosters may be addressed as a nuisance under Texas Penal Code 42.01 (disorderly conduct) if complaints arise, but there is no county ban on roosters.
Livestock at large due to inadequate fencing may result in the owner being liable for damages under Texas negligence law. The Denton County Sheriff may impound loose livestock with recovery costs charged to the owner. Neglected or abused animals may be seized under Texas Penal Code Chapter 42 animal cruelty statutes.
See how Paloma Creek's chickens & livestock rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.