Garland prohibits feeding wildlife in a manner that creates a nuisance, attracts vermin, or endangers public health, with Code Compliance authorized to order abatement around Lake Ray Hubbard and city parks.
While Garland does not have a blanket ban on feeding all wildlife, the city's nuisance and animal provisions in Chapter 6 prohibit conduct that attracts rodents, raccoons, coyotes, feral hogs, or other wildlife in numbers that endanger public health or neighbors' use of property. Feeding feral cats, deer, or waterfowl in public parks (including around Lake Ray Hubbard) is generally prohibited under park rules, and putting out food that is consumed by raccoons, opossums, or rats can be cited as a sanitation nuisance. Trash and pet food must be stored in secure containers. Texas Parks and Wildlife also prohibits the feeding of certain wildlife such as alligators. Violations can result in abatement orders and citations through municipal court.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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