Animal Ordinances in New Braunfels, TX (2026)
2 verified animal ordinances for New Braunfels, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
New Braunfels allows backyard hens through a permit program: up to five hens (no roosters) in R-1 through R-4 zoning on lots of at least 5,000 square feet. A separate general rule allows fowl on large tracts (40,000+ sq ft, up to 50 fowl per 40,000 sq ft), kept at least 100 feet from any neighboring residence.
New Braunfels Chickens & Livestock
Some RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Under Sec. 6-51 of the New Braunfels Code, all dogs, cats, and other animals must be kept under restraint and may not run at large or stray. The city also requires registration of dogs and cats over 4 months old that have a current rabies vaccination. Unrestrained animals can be impounded.