Humble, TX Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

Humble does not have a standalone wildlife feeding ordinance, but the city's nuisance and animal control provisions in Chapter 14 apply when feeding wildlife creates public health or safety concerns. Feeding feral cats, coyotes, deer, or other wildlife in a manner that causes accumulation of animals, unsanitary conditions, or property damage to neighbors may be addressed as a nuisance. Harris County operates in coordination with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for wildlife management. Residents are expected to secure garbage in covered containers to avoid attracting raccoons, opossums, and feral hogs, which are common in the greater Houston area. The city's proximity to wooded areas along the San Jacinto River corridor means wildlife encounters are frequent. Feral cat colony management (TNR programs) operates through local rescue organizations and is not specifically regulated by city ordinance. Alligators found on residential property should be reported to TPWD or Harris County animal control, as feeding or harassing alligators is a state-level violation. Bird feeders are generally permitted but should be maintained to avoid rodent attraction.