Index
Lillian's Law (Dangerous Dog Liability)
Summary
Dog owners can be charged with a felony if their dog causes serious bodily injury or death in an unprovoked attack outside the dog's secure enclosure.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You are protected from liability if the person bitten was trespassing on your property.
- 02.You are protected if the dog was provoked by the person it attacked.
Penalties
- 01.Third-degree felony (2 to 10 years in prison) if the attack causes serious bodily injury.
- 02.Second-degree felony (up to 20 years in prison) if the attack causes death.
Verified Citations
Texas Health and Safety Code § 822.005
Source"A person commits an offense if the person is the owner of a dog and the dog makes an unprovoked attack on another person that occurs at a location other than the owner's real property."