Wildlife Feeding: Austin vs Pflugerville
How do wildlife feeding rules compare between Austin, TX and Pflugerville, TX?
Pflugerville has fewer restrictions than Austin.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Austin City Code Chapter 3-2 prohibits intentional feeding of deer, coyotes, javelinas, and other wildlife where it attracts nuisance populations. Bird feeding is allowed. Texas Parks & Wildlife Code adds state-level rules on baiting and game species.
View full Austin rules →Pflugerville, TX
Travis County
Travis County follows Texas Parks & Wildlife rules on wildlife feeding. Deer feeding is legal on private property for hunting or observation with TPWD supplemental feeding regs. Feeding that creates public nuisance may be cited. Do not feed javelina, bears, or coyotes.
View full Pflugerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Pflugerville |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Deer Feeding | - | Legal in unincorp. county |
| TPWD Rules | - | Apply statewide |
| CWD Zone | - | Not Travis currently |
| City Rules | - | Lakeway/Steiner Ranch ban |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Austin FAQ
Pflugerville FAQ
Who enforces this in Travis County?
Travis County code enforcement at (512) 854-4260 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Travis County?
Travis County code enforcement at (512) 854-4260 handles most complaints.
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