Owning dangerous wild animals such as big cats, bears and certain primates in unincorporated El Paso County requires a registration certificate under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 822, Subchapter E, enforced by the county animal control authority.
Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 822, Subchapter E, regulates dangerous wild animals, including lions, tigers, cheetahs, bears, cougars, certain nonhuman primates and other listed species. An owner must obtain a certificate of registration from the local animal registration agency, maintain liability insurance and comply with caging and care standards set by the Texas Department of State Health Services. In unincorporated El Paso County, the county acts as the animal registration agency and the Commissioners Court may also further restrict such animals. Native Texas wildlife is separately regulated by Texas Parks & Wildlife, which limits keeping many indigenous species without a permit. Anyone considering a listed dangerous wild animal must register and meet strict housing and insurance requirements before acquiring
Keeping a dangerous wild animal without a certificate of registration is a Class C misdemeanor per animal per day and can lead to seizure of the animal under state law.
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