New Bill Introduced in Texas to Create Dangerous Dog Registry

The state of Texas is introducing new regulations concerning your pets. Under these new rules, if your dog is deemed a dangerous animal by animal control authorities, it will be registered in a statewide dangerous dog registry according to Hillcountry Post. Along with this registration, the dog’s owner must provide proof of liability insurance, among other details. This is part of a bill introduced by Representative Liz Compos, known as House Bill 2325.

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Texas Legislation Could Create Statewide Registry for Dangerous Dogs

This bill is a collaboration between animal control authorities and the Department of Public Safety (DPS)  aims to maintain a publicly searchable registry of dangerous dogs on the department’s website. The goal is to help authorities monitor animals that have been classified as dangerous by animal control.

Texas Lawmaker Seeks to Establish Statewide Dangerous Dog Registry

While some Texans believe this law is unnecessary unless the dog has a history of attacks, others feel it is a helpful way to monitor potentially dangerous animals. Regardless, the intent is to keep communities safe. As long as dog owners continue to keep their pets on leashes and supervise them, the risks associated with dangerous dogs can be minimized.