Euless, TX Animal Ordinances: Exotic Pets (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned Species
- Big cats, bears, primates, venomous snakes
- State Statute
- TX H&S 822, Subchapter E
- Common Pets Allowed
- Non-venomous reptiles, parrots, ferrets
- Enforcement
- Euless Animal Services (817) 685-1594
- Code
- Euless Code Chapter 10 + TX H&S 822
Summary
Euless bans dangerous wild animals under Code Chapter 10 and TX H&S 822 Subchapter E. Prohibited: big cats, bears, primates, venomous snakes, large constrictors. Common exotic pets usually allowed.
Sec. 822.101. DEFINITIONS. ... (4) "Dangerous wild animal" means: (A) a lion; (B) a tiger; (C) an ocelot; (D) a cougar; (E) a leopard; (F) a cheetah; (G) a jaguar; (H) a bobcat; ... (L) a hyena; (M) a bear; (N) a coyote; (O) a jackal; (P) a baboon; (Q) a chimpanzee; (R) an orangutan; (S) a gorilla; or (T) any hybrid of an animal listed in this subdivision. Sec. 822.103. (a) A person may not own, harbor, or have custody or control of a dangerous wild animal for any purpose unless the person holds a certificate of registration for that animal. Sec. 822.116(b). This subchapter does not prevent a municipality or county from prohibiting or regulating by ordinance or order the ownership, possession, confinement, or care of a dangerous wild animal.
Full Breakdown
Under the Euless Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 and the statewide Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822, Subchapter E (Dangerous Wild Animals), it is unlawful to keep lions, tigers, cougars, bears, non-human primates, venomous reptiles, large constrictor snakes, and certain other species without a state-issued dangerous wild animal registration. Euless, like most Texas cities, does not issue municipal permits for dangerous wild animals and effectively bans their possession within residential zones. Common exotic pets such as non-venomous reptiles, parrots, ferrets, and sugar gliders are generally allowed. Licensed zoos, educational institutions, and USDA-registered exhibitors are exempt. Owners of a dangerous wild animal found in violation face Class C misdemeanor charges and animal seizure.
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