Lewisville Code Ch. 6 prohibits keeping dangerous wild animals within city limits. Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Ch. 63 regulates possession of non-game wildlife. Venomous snakes, large cats, bears, primates, and similar species require state permits and are generally banned in city limits.
Lewisville Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 (Animals) prohibits keeping dangerous wild animals inside city limits. This includes any animal classified as inherently dangerous to human safety such as large cats (lions, tigers, leopards, cougars), bears, wolves, venomous reptiles, primates (excluding small species where permitted by state law), and alligators. Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 63 governs the possession, transport, and sale of non-game wildlife. Anyone possessing non-indigenous venomous snakes or constrictors over six feet requires a Controlled Exotic Snake Permit from TPWD. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822, Subchapter E (Dangerous Wild Animals) requires a registration certificate from the local animal control authority for listed species including lions, tigers, ocelots, cougars, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, bobcats, lynx, servals, caracals, hyenas, bears, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. Lewisville does not issue such certificates, effectively prohibiting these animals. Standard exotic pets such as hedgehogs, sugar gliders, non-venomous reptiles under six feet, and ferrets are generally permitted provided they do not create a nuisance.
Keeping a prohibited exotic animal: fine up to $500 per day. Dangerous wild animal violations under TX HSC Ch. 822: Class C misdemeanor, fine up to $500. Animal may be confiscated and relocated to an accredited facility.
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