Bryan, TX Animal Ordinances: Mandatory Spay/Neuter (2026)

Within 30 days of the municipal court decision to declare a dog dangerous, or within 30 days of such decision being upheld on appeal, the owner of the dangerous dog must comply with the following requirements for the dog to be released from impoundment:

(1) registration, specifically as a dangerous dog, with the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept, which registration must be updated within 14 days in the event of a change in address or ownership;

(2) restrain the dog at all times on a leash in the immediate control of a person or in a secure enclosure as defined by state law;

(3) obtain liability insurance policy with at least $100,000.00 in coverage for damages resulting from an attack by the dog causing serious bodily injury or provide proof of financial responsibility substantially equal to that amount;

(4) the dog must be microchipped and the owner must update the microchip company with the current address of the owner;

(5) the dog must be fitted with a bright orange collar visible from 50 feet away;

(6) the dog must be vaccinated for rabies and registered as required by this Chapter; and

(7) have the dog sterilized, if still intact.

(b) If the owner of the dangerous dog is unable to establish timely compliance with the above requirements, the dog shall be humanely euthanized.

(c) It is a violation of this chapter for an owner of a dog previously declared dangerous