What Exotic Pets Are Legal in Texas

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Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Texas? Then read on! Please note that this is not an all inclusive list, but only includes animals we personally educate about here at Exotic Pet Wonderland. 

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Relevant Exotic Pet Laws for state

Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Texas. Please note that exotic pet laws are often unclear, and contacting your state’s game department is always the best bet to clarify. For the purpose of this article, we have personally reached out for needed clarification. 

Are Pet Foxes Legal In Texas?

Some non-native species of pet fox are legal in Texas as the discretion of each county . For more information on individual species, please read below. 

Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Texas?

Pet arctic foxes are legal in Texas depending on the county. If you would like a pet arctic fox in Texas, you must contact your county. 

Are Red Foxes Legal In Texas?

No, pet red foxes are not legal in Texas. You cannot keep a red fox as a pet in Texas.

Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Texas?

Pet fennec foxes are legal in Texas depending on the county. If you would like a pet fennec fox in Texas, you must contact your county.

Are Pale Foxes Legal In Texas?

Pet pale foxes are legal in Texas depending on the county. If you would like a pet pale fox in Texas, you must contact your county.

Are Gray Foxes Legal In Texas?

No, pet gray foxes are not legal in Texas. You cannot keep a gray fox as a pet in Texas.

Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Texas?

No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Texas, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.

Are Mink Legal in Texas?

No, pet mink are not legal in Texas. You cannot keep a mink as a pet in Texas.

Are Raccoons Legal In Texas?

No, pet raccoons are not legal in Texas. You cannot keep a raccoon as a pet in Texas.

Are Coyotes Legal In Texas?

No, pet coyotes are not legal in Texas. You cannot keep a coyote as a pet in Texas.

Are Coydogs Legal In Texas?

Pet coydogs are legal in Texas depending on the county. If you would like a pet coydog in Texas, you must contact your county.

Are Lynx Legal in Texas?

Pet lynx are legal in Texas with a permit depending on the county. If you would like a pet lynx in Texas, you must contact your county and apply for a permit.

Are Bobcats Legal In Texas?

No, pet bobcats are not legal in Texas. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in Texas.

Are Wolfdogs Legal In Texas?

Pet wolfdogs are legal in Texas. If you would like a pet wolfdog in Texas, you must contact your county.

Are Servals Legal In Texas?

Pet servals are legal in Texas with a permit depending on the county. If you would like a pet Serval in Texas, you must contact your county and apply for a permit if avalible. 

Are Savannah Cats Legal In Texas?

Pet Savannah cats are legal in Texas with a permit depending on the county. If you would like a pet Savannah cat in Texas, you must contact your county and apply for a permit if avalible.

Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Texas?

Pet Asian leopard cats are legal in Texas depending on the county. If you would like a pet Asian leopard cat in Texas, you must contact your county.

Are Bengal Cats Legal In Texas?

Bengal cats are legal in Texas depending on the county. If you want to keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Texas, you must contact your county in order to ensure they are legal. 

Are Skunks Legal In Texas?

No, pet skunks are not legal in Texas. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in Texas.

Are Opossums Legal In Texas?

No, pet opossums are not legal in Texas. You cannot keep an opossum as a pet in Texas.

Are Bats Legal In Texas?

Pet bats from non-native species are legal in Texas at the discretion of the county. If you are interested in keeping a bat as a pet in Texas, you must contact your county. 

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