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Council discusses potential changes to city chicken regulations; will await state legislature
3088839 · April 23, 2025
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Council members discussed whether to revise Terrell’s ordinance limiting poultry to four birds per residential lot. Several council members said they favor permitting up to six hens without roosters and asked staff to monitor Senate Bill 141 in the Texas Legislature before drafting local amendments.
The council discussed whether to change municipal rules governing backyard poultry, including a city ordinance that currently permits up to four poultry (or one litter of small fur‑bearing animals) in residential areas.
Assistant Director Raylyn Smith briefed council on other Texas…
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