BIRDS AND FOWL.

Austin City Code tit. 3, ch. 3-2, art. 5

in effect

Austin City Code § 3-2-61 KILLING OR INJURING A BIRD OR FOWL.

§ 3-2-61 - KILLING OR INJURING A BIRD OR FOWL. A person may not kill or injure a bird or fowl that does not belong to the person. Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-35; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 3-2-62 EXCEPTION TO REGULATION OF PIGEONS OR SIMILAR BIRDS.

§ 3-2-62 - EXCEPTION TO REGULATION OF PIGEONS OR SIMILAR BIRDS. Sections 3-2-17 (Enclosure for Pigeon or Similar Birds) and 3-2-63 (Pigeons or Similar Birds) do not apply to a veterinary clinic, zoo, shelter, pet store, or educational or institutional research facility. Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-27; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 3-2-63 PIGEONS OR SIMILAR BIRDS.

§ 3-2-63 - PIGEONS OR SIMILAR BIRDS. (A) A person may not keep more than 100 pigeons or other birds at one location. (B) A person may release a pigeon bearing a leg band issued by a recognized association of pigeon fanciers for exercise, performance, or competition. Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-27; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 3-2-64 MOCKINGBIRDS OR OTHER NATIVE SONGBIRDS.

§ 3-2-64 - MOCKINGBIRDS OR OTHER NATIVE SONGBIRDS. (A) A person may not kill or injure a mockingbird or other native songbird. (B) A person may not rob or destroy the nest of a mockingbird or other native songbird. (C) A person may not capture, sell, or offer for sale a mockingbird or other native songbird. Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-36; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT3ANRE_CH3-2REAN_ART5BIFOFetched: 10/27/2026