Lubbock, TX Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Lubbock, TX, also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances, define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Key Facts
- Continuous Standard
- 15 minutes
- Intermittent Standard
- 30 minutes
- First Step
- Warning letter
- Enforcement
- Lubbock Animal Services
- Max Fine
- 500 dollars
Summary
Lubbock treats habitual barking as a public nuisance. A dog that barks, howls, or whines continuously for 15 minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes can be cited under the Animal Services ordinance.
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(3) creates, by chemical means, a noxious and unreasonable odor in a public place;(4) abuses or threatens a person in a public place in an obviously offensive manner;(5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no ri
Full Breakdown
Lubbock Animal Services enforces barking complaints under the nuisance animal provisions of the City Code. Animal Services typically requires a written complaint from at least one neighbor (sometimes two in adjoining households) before issuing a citation. A warning letter is usually sent first. Continued violations can lead to a Class C misdemeanor citation in Municipal Court. Residents near Texas Tech and the medical district tend to generate more complaints due to apartment density.
Violations & Fines
Warning letter first. Subsequent violations: citation up to 500 dollars per occurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I report a barking dog in Lubbock?
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Sources & Official References
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