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Harris County panel upholds dangerous‑dog designation after owner’s testimony
Summary
After a continued appeal hearing, the Harris County board upheld animal control’s dangerous‑dog designation for a dog involved in a December bite; the owner denied the dog left his property. The board cited county ordinance definitions and gave the owner 20 days from notice delivery to meet registration and insurance requirements.
The Harris County appeals hearing on a dangerous‑dog designation was continued and concluded Feb. 17, when the board voted to affirm animal‑control’s classification.
County attorney Russell Britt opened the continued hearing, entered exhibits into the record and explained the county standard for a “dangerous dog,” saying the board must decide whether to sustain, modify or overrule the Animal Control Department’s designation. Britt told the board the dog had been in animal‑control custody for more than…
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