Georgetown, TX Animal Ordinances: Livestock (2026)

The City of Georgetown regulates livestock under Title 7, Section 7.06.010.A. It is unlawful and constitutes a nuisance to keep livestock in any house, structure, shed, pen, lot, pasture or other enclosure within the City limits within 200 feet of any private residence or dwelling place, or within 500 feet of any building or establishment open to the public. Title 7 defines 'livestock' broadly as any species of domestic animal primarily cared for or kept on a farm or other rural setting, including but not limited to poultry, horses, cows, sheep, goats, swine and other hoofed animals, including miniature breeds. Section 7.06.010.C exempts two categories from the distance limits: property zoned Agricultural (AG) or Residential Estate (RE) under the city's Zoning Ordinance, and property properly zoned or used (including continuing legal use) as a veterinary clinic, facility or kennel for the care or boarding of livestock. Section 7.06.010.D recommends, but does not require, that owners register livestock with the Animal Control Unit to help return strays. The general nuisance section, 7.04.090.12, restates the 200-foot/500-foot livestock limit. Statewide, Texas Health & Safety Code Section 822.013 lets a person kill a dog or coyote attacking or about to attack livestock and protects them from liability - a state protection the city does not override.