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Council to wait on backyard-chicken ordinance, may present ballot question in May 2026
Summary
Council discussed a resident request to allow 4–6 backyard chickens, decided to wait for the outcome of Texas Senate Bill 141 and consider placing the issue on a May 2026 ballot if council chooses to move forward.
The Lake Jackson City Council discussed a resident request to allow residents to keep backyard chickens inside city limits and agreed to postpone a local ordinance while monitoring state legislation that could preempt local rules.
Staff said the request originated from a resident (referenced in the meeting as Mr. Terrell) asking that residents be allowed to keep four to six chickens. Council members noted the item recurs when egg…
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