Texas Regulations on Wild and Exotic Felines

State Website: http://www.tx.gov

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Short Summary: In 2001 the Texas legislature passed a state law mandating that all counties either regulate or ban "dangerous" wild animlas. A list of species considered dangerous contains nearly all felines, with only a few species such as geoffroy's cats, jungle cats and asian leopard cats not listed. 

Each county must develop a plan to administer a registration process that requires a permit fee, caging standards, $100,000 liability insurance and veterinary care requirements as outlined in the state law.

Many counties have chosen to ban possession of feliens rather then fund a county registration requirement. Contact county clerk of the court to request a copy of the county's animal ordinances.