Breed Restrictions: Cedar Park vs Round Rock

Are pit bulls or any other breeds banned in Cedar Park?

No. Texas Health & Safety Code §822.047 preempts all Texas cities and counties from enacting breed-specific bans or restrictions. Cedar Park regulates only individual dogs that have been judicially declared dangerous based on their behavior, regardless of breed.

How does Cedar Park handle a dog that has attacked someone?

Under Article 2.09, an Animal Control Officer or any citizen may file a dangerous-dog complaint with the Municipal Court under Tex. HSC §822.0422. If the court declares the dog dangerous, the owner has 30 days to register the dog, secure it on a leash or in a locked enclosure, and meet state insurance and signage requirements, or the dog may be ordered destroyed.

Can my HOA in Cedar Park ban my breed even if the city can't?

Possibly — Tex. HSC §822.047 limits only governmental entities (counties and municipalities). Private HOAs and landlords are not preempted by §822.047 and may impose breed restrictions through their CC&Rs or leases, though those are private contracts, not city ordinances.

Are any dog breeds banned in Round Rock?

Round Rock has no breed-specific legislation (BSL). All dog breeds are treated equally under Chapter 4. Dogs are regulated based on behavior, not breed.

Are there pit bull restrictions in Round Rock?

Breed-Specific Ban: None. Regulation Approach: Behavior-based. Dangerous Dog Law: TX H&S Code Ch. 822. Insurance Required: $100,000 for declared dangerous dogs.