Converse, TX Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Sec. 6-108, Converse Code
- Congregation trigger
- More than 10 adult animals
- Owner/keeper exemption
- Yes, feeding own animal exempt
- TNR cat colonies
- Exempt if protocol followed
- Enforcement
- Citation under article VI
Summary
Converse bans feeding any animal, wild or stray, in ways that endanger public health, damage property, or draw crowds of animals.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally feeds any animal or makes food available for animal consumption in a manner that: (1) Creates a danger to public health or safety; or (2) Destroys public or private property; or (3) Causes more than ten adult animals to congregate.
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 6-108 of the Converse Code of Ordinances, it's an offense to intentionally feed any animal, or leave food where animals can get it, if doing so creates a danger to public health or safety, destroys public or private property, or causes more than ten adult animals to congregate. Placing food within reach of animals counts as feeding even without direct contact. The rule exempts owners and keepers feeding their own animals, and registered TNR cat-colony caregivers who follow the department's species-specific, non-free-feed protocol in Sec. 6-109.
Violations & Fines
Citation under article VI of chapter 6; each feeding incident that meets the harm, damage, or congregation threshold is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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