Harris County panel upholds dangerous‑dog designation after owner’s testimony

Feb 18, 2026

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.

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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.

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