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Temple, TX Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Barking dog rules in Temple, 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

Governing section
Sec. 24-6, Noise chapter
Standard
Frequent or long-continued noise
Max fine (Sec. 24-6)
$500 per offense/day
Related duty
Sec. 6-6 owner nuisance duties
Enforcer
Temple Animal Services / Code Enforcement

Summary

Temple prohibits keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing neighbors' comfort and repose.

The keeping of any animal or bird which, by causing frequent or long-continued noise, shall disturb the comfort and repose of any person of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity is hereby prohibited.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Reformat).

Full Breakdown

City Code Sec. 24-6 makes it unlawful to keep any animal or bird whose frequent or long-continued noise disturbs the comfort and repose of a person of ordinary sensibilities nearby. Chapter 6's public-nuisance duties (Sec. 6-6) separately require owners to prevent their animal from causing noise that unreasonably disturbs a neighbor's peace, comfort, and quiet enjoyment, and Animal Services can order remedial steps once a nuisance is found. A barking-dog complaint can be pursued under either provision.

Violations & Fines

Violating Sec. 24-6 is punishable by a fine up to $500 under the Chapter 1 general penalty (Sec. 1-9); each day counts as a separate offense. A Sec. 6-6 public-nuisance finding lets Animal Services order remedial action, appealable within 15 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a set number of minutes before a dog's barking is illegal in Temple?
No. Sec. 24-6 uses a 'frequent or long-continued noise' standard rather than a fixed time limit: it's judged by whether it disturbs a nearby person of ordinary sensibilities.
Who investigates a barking-dog complaint in Temple?
Temple Animal Services handles animal nuisance complaints under Chapter 6 and can order the owner to take remedial steps, appealable within 15 days.

Sources & Official References

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