Municue
El Paso, TX

Vicious and Aggressive Dog Rules Added to Animal Code (26-0010)

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An Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs and Cats), to add Section 7.12.070 (Vicious Dogs); and an Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs and Cats), to add Section 7.12.080 (Aggressive Dogs).

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The City Council considered two ordinances amending the animal code's chapter on dogs and cats to add new sections defining and addressing vicious dogs and aggressive dogs. The ordinances were adopted on January 20, 2026.
2 eventsFirst seen Jan 6, 2026Last activity Jan 20, 2026File #: 26-0010
City Council: Adopted — Jan 20, 2026
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Adopted
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A motion was made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Canales, to Adopted the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Unanimously carried: 8 to 0
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An Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs and Cats), to add Section 7.12.070 (Vicious Dogs); and an Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs and Cats), to add Section 7.12.080 (Aggressive Dogs).

Vote: 8 for, 0 against

introduce and advertise for public hearing; public hearing set for January 20, 2026