Brazoria County cannot zone, so it sets no exotic-pet ordinance, but state law strictly controls dangerous wild animals. Owning a lion, tiger, or similar animal requires registration and caging under Health & Safety Code Ch. 822, Subchapter E.
There is no county permit for ordinary exotic pets in the unincorporated area because the county lacks zoning power. However, Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 822, Subchapter E regulates 'dangerous wild animals' (such as lions, tigers, bears, cheetahs, and certain primates). An owner must register the animal with the county animal registration agency or sheriff, maintain approved caging and liability insurance, and follow state and county caging standards. Non-dangerous exotics (most reptiles, small mammals) are largely unregulated by the county, though city code and Texas Parks & Wildlife rules on native and protected species still apply.
Keeping a dangerous wild animal without registration is a Class C misdemeanor per animal per day under Sec. 822.113, and the animal may be seized. City ordinances may add penalties.
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