Animal Ordinances in Killeen, TX (2026)
6 verified animal ordinances for Killeen, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Killeen allows up to six hens on residential lots with a minimum of 10,000 square feet. No roosters in residential zones. The growing city balances suburban development with agricultural heritage of central Texas.
Killeen Backyard Chicken Rules
Some RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Killeen requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. License and rabies vaccination required. TX HSC §822.013 covers dogs at large.
Killeen Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsTex. Health and Safety Code Sec. 822.012 (Dogs Running at Large)
Sec. 822.012. CERTAIN DOGS AND COYOTES PROHIBITED FROM RUNNING AT LARGE; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) The owner, keeper, or person in control of a dog or coyote that the owner, keeper, or person knows is accustomed to run, worry, or kill livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may not permit the dog or coyote to run at large.(b) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense und...
Breed Restrictions
Texas does not ban specific dog breeds. Lillian’s Law (HSC Ch. 822) is behavior-based. Dangerous dog designations based on individual dog’s actions.
Killeen Dog Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsTex. Health and Safety Code Sec. 822.047 (Local Regulation of Dangerous Dogs)
Sec. 822.047. LOCAL REGULATION OF DANGEROUS DOGS. A county or municipality may place additional requirements or restrictions on dangerous dogs if the requirements or restrictions:(1) are not specific to one breed or several breeds of dogs; and(2) are more stringent than restrictions provided by this subchapter.
Beekeeping
Killeen may allow residential beekeeping with hive limits and setbacks. Africanized bee concerns in Texas. Regulations vary by city.
Killeen Beekeeping Rules
Some RestrictionsTex. Agriculture Code Sec. 131.021 (Bees and Honey - Powers of Chief Apiary Inspector)
Sec. 131.021. POWERS AND DUTIES OF CHIEF APIARY INSPECTOR. (a) For the purpose of enforcing this chapter, the chief apiary inspector may:(1) adopt rules and act as necessary to control, eradicate, or prevent the introduction, spread, or dissemination of contagious or infectious diseases or pests of bees;(2) prohibit the shipment or entry into this state of bees, honey, combs, pollen, or ot...
Exotic Pets
Killeen restricts ownership of exotic and wild animals. Many species require special permits or are prohibited entirely for public safety.
Killeen Exotic & Wild Animal Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsTex. Health and Safety Code Sec. 822.101(4) (Dangerous Wild Animals - Definitions)
Sec. 822.101. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: ... (4) "Dangerous wild animal" means:(A) a lion;(B) a tiger;(C) an ocelot;(D) a cougar;(E) a leopard;(F) a cheetah;(G) a jaguar;(H) a bobcat;(I) a lynx;(J) a serval;(K) a caracal;(L) a hyena;(M) a bear;(N) a coyote;(O) a jackal;(P) a baboon;(Q) a chimpanzee;(R) an orangutan;(S) a gorilla; or(T) any hybrid of an animal liste...
Wildlife Feeding
Killeen restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisance conditions.
Killeen Wildlife Feeding Restrictions
Some RestrictionsLooking for Bell County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Killeen city rules.
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