Little Elm Ch. 18 prohibits wild, exotic, or dangerous animals in town limits. TX P&W Code Ch. 63 governs non-game wildlife. Venomous snakes require TPWD permits.
Little Elm Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 prohibits residents from keeping wild, exotic, or dangerous animals within town limits. This includes large cats, primates, wolves, bears, venomous reptiles, and other non-domesticated species. Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 63 governs the taking, possession, and sale of non-game wildlife, requiring permits for commercial propagation or display. TPWD issues controlled exotic snake permits for venomous species under 31 TAC Chapter 65. Federal Lacey Act requirements apply to interstate transport of certain species. Common exotic pets such as sugar gliders, hedgehogs, and non-venomous reptiles may be allowed depending on species and local interpretation, but the broad prohibition in Chapter 18 gives code enforcement discretion to declare specific animals prohibited. Residents should contact Little Elm Code Enforcement before acquiring any non-traditional pet to confirm compliance.
Keeping a prohibited animal: Class C misdemeanor, fine up to $500 per day. Animal may be seized and relocated to an appropriate facility at the owner's expense. State TPWD violations carry separate penalties including fines up to $500 for Class C Parks and Wildlife violations.
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