Pflugerville, TX Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)
Key Facts
- Enclosure setback
- 50 ft from homes/residential
- Also 50 ft from
- Parks and school property
- Enforcing agency
- Animal Welfare Services
- Roosters
- Defined as livestock
- Hens
- 6 protected by state law
Summary
Keeping livestock in Pflugerville must conform to the zoning code, and any enclosure has to sit at least 50 feet from residentially zoned property, from homes the keeper doesn't own, and from parks and schools. Roosters count as livestock; hens are protected by state law.
(A) A person commits an offense if he keeps livestock within the corporate limits of the city, except in conformance with the zoning ordinances of the city, as amended. (B) An enclosure used to keep livestock must be located: (1) at least 50 feet from adjoining residentially zoned property; and (2) at least 50 feet from a structure used for human habitation, other than a structure owned or occupied by the owner or handler of the livestock; and (3) at least 50 feet from adjoining public park spaces and school properties.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4904710; v24 updated 2026-05-26).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 90, Section 90.75 makes it an offense to keep livestock inside the city except in conformance with the zoning ordinance. A livestock enclosure must be at least 50 feet from adjoining residentially zoned property, at least 50 feet from any dwelling not owned or occupied by the keeper, and at least 50 feet from public parks and school property. Owners must also dispose of manure so the odor doesn't become offensive or cause unhealthy conditions. The Section 90.02 definition of livestock lists horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, alpacas, and roosters. Hens aren't on that list, and Texas Agriculture Code Section 251.007 bars the city from banning six or fewer hens on a residential lot. Animal Welfare Services enforces.
Violations & Fines
Keeping livestock without zoning conformance, or placing an enclosure within 50 feet of a neighbor's home, residential property, park, or school, is an offense; failing to control manure odor is a separate offense enforced by Animal Welfare Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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