Rowlett, TX Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

Based on the city's published Animal Code and Animal Services materials, Rowlett does not appear to cite a specific code section that flatly prohibits feeding wildlife. Instead, the city's Wildlife Information page addresses the issue as guidance: because Rowlett sits near Lake Ray Hubbard and wooded areas, wildlife such as raccoons, opossums, coyotes, squirrels and snakes are drawn into neighborhoods seeking food. The city advises residents, 'Do not try to hand-feed wild animals and do not keep them as pets,' and recommends practical steps to discourage wildlife, including securing trash cans and removing bird feeders and pet food from yards. These recommendations are framed as rabies-prevention and nuisance-avoidance advice rather than an enforceable feeding ban. Note that intentionally attracting wildlife that then becomes a nuisance could implicate Rowlett's general nuisance provisions, and the city's Animal Code does address related matters (for example, the bee ordinance covers bees congregating at water sources used by humans, birds or pets). Residents who want a definitive answer on any enforceable feeding restriction should contact Rowlett Animal Services or Code Enforcement; for verbatim ordinance text, consult the Animal Code chapter directly.