Determination that dog is dangerous.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 6-152
in effectSec. 6-152. - Determination that dog is dangerous.
(a) Upon receipt of a sworn, written complaint by any person, in a form approved by the director, that a dog may constitute a dangerous dog, the director may conduct an investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, the director may:
(1) Determine that a dog is not dangerous; or
(2) Determine that a dog is dangerous and order the registrant or owner to comply with the requirements for ownership of a dangerous dog set forth in this article and Subchapter D, Chapter 822 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
(b) The director shall notify the registrant or owner, either in person, by posting a determination notice on the last known residence of the owner or by certified mail, return receipt requested, of his determination. If a dog is determined to be dangerous, the notice of determination shall inform the registrant or owner of the following:
(1) That the dog is dangerous;
(2) That the registrant or owner must comply with requirements for ownership of a dangerous dog as set forth in this article and Subchapter D, Chapter 822 of the Texas Health and Safety Code; and
(3) That the registrant or owner has a right to appeal a determination of dangerousness in accordance with section 6-158 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 2022-44, § 2(Exh. A), 1-19-2022)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH6ANFO_ARTVIDAAGPUNUDO_S6-152DEDOISDAFetched: 10/26/2026