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.
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.
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.
Warning letter first. Subsequent violations: citation up to 500 dollars per occurrence.
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