Edinburg, TX Animal Ordinances: Pet Store Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- License fee
- $250 per year
- Issued by
- Chief of Police
- Minimum sale age
- 8 weeks old
- Exercise requirement
- Twice per 24 hours
- Record retention
- 12 months from sale
Summary
Edinburg does not ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats: it requires a $250/year Chief of Police license plus welfare, health, and sales-disclosure standards.
No person shall operate any pet shop as defined in this chapter, without first obtaining a license from the Chief of Police... Not offer any puppy or kitten under the age of eight weeks for sale, trade or other compensation or for free giveaway...
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 91.02.10, no one may operate a pet shop in Edinburg without a license from the Chief of Police, who screens the applicant's facility and compliance history. Licensed shops must exercise dogs and cats twice daily, keep enclosures sanitized, vaccinate animals before sale, and may not sell or give away a puppy or kitten under eight weeks old. Sellers must give purchasers a written health guarantee and keep sale records for 12 months.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a license is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine under Sec. 91.12; the city can also revoke or deny a license and bar reapplication for two years.
Frequently Asked Questions
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