TX Local Government Code Section 240.002 allows counties to regulate wild animal keeping. TX HSC Chapter 822 Subchapter E regulates dangerous wild animals including lions, tigers, bears, and primates requiring registration with local animal control.
Exotic pet regulations in unincorporated Dallas County come from state law. TX Local Government Code Section 240.002 authorizes the commissioners court to regulate keeping of wild animals in the county. TX Health and Safety Code Chapter 822, Subchapter E regulates dangerous wild animals including lions, tigers, bears, chimpanzees, and other specified species, requiring registration with local animal control. TX Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 43 requires permits for possession of certain native wildlife species. Dallas County DCHHS serves as the animal control authority for registration of dangerous wild animals in unincorporated areas. Venomous snakes and some exotic species require specific permits from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Dangerous wild animal without registration: Class C misdemeanor per TX HSC Section 822.116. TPWD wildlife violations: Class C misdemeanor to state jail felony.
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