Texas does not prohibit retail pet sales statewide, and Harris County imposes no countywide pet-store sourcing ban. Houston has not adopted a humane-sourcing ordinance either, so commercial breeder sourcing remains legal in stores throughout the county.
Texas state law does not restrict where retail pet stores may source dogs and cats. Harris County has not enacted a humane-sourcing ordinance, so its rule reach is limited to consumer-protection licensing and rabies-vaccination tracking through HCPH Veterinary Public Health. Unlike Austin and San Antonio, Houston has not adopted a retail pet sales restriction; pet stores within Houston, Pasadena, Sugar Land, Pearland, and unincorporated Harris County may source dogs, cats, and rabbits from commercial breeders without local restriction. All retailers must follow Texas Health and Safety Code rabies and licensing rules, and violations of state cruelty law remain prosecutable under Penal Code 42.092.
Without a local sourcing ban, enforcement relies on Texas Penal Code 42.092 cruelty law. Cruel conditions can trigger Class A misdemeanor charges, animal seizure under Chapter 821, and license revocation by city or state agencies.
Humble, TX
Humble Code §8.03.011 prohibits construction, demolition, and power lawn mower operation between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Heavy equipment (§8.03.008) also prohi...
Humble, TX
Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the vicinity is a violation of Humble's noise ordinance (Art. 8.03).
Humble, TX
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Humble has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The city is near Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Humble, TX
Humble does not have a standalone ordinance regulating leaf blower use. Gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted for residential and commercial la...
Humble, TX
Humble Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 (Nuisances) prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing sounds including amplified music. Sound from loudspeakers, PA syst...
Humble, TX
Humble regulates driveway construction and parking on residential property. Vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces — parking on grass, dirt, or unpaved...
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