Brazos County Stray Animal Ordinance
An ordinance of the commissioners court of Brazos County, Texas, to establish a rabies control program, restraint of certain animals, designate a local animal control authority, regulate dangerous dogs, declare a public nuisance and provide penalties pursuant to chapters 822 and 826 of the Texas Health and Safety code.
Report Issues
Phone:
(979) 361-4923
Address:
1700 Highway 21 W
Bryan, Texas 77803
Estray Act (Stray Livestock)
The Texas Agriculture Code, Section 142 provides for a method of disposing estray livestock. The Office of Sheriff has the authority to capture and impound all stray livestock, prepare a notice of estray, file the notice with the County Clerk, advertise the impoundment on the county’s Internet website for at least 15 days after the date of impoundment, and post notice on the public notice board of the courthouse.
if the owner of the estray is not determined or claimed before the 18th day, the sheriff shall cause the estray to be sold at a public sale or auction and a report of the sale is filed with the County Clerk.
Currently Impounded Estray Livestock
If you believe one of these to be your livestock, please contact us.
Date of Notice:
May 26, 2026
Type of Animal: Goats
Breed: Black Bengal, Boer Goat mix
Date of Notice:
May 4, 2026
Type of Animal: Sheep
Breed: Texas Dall
Date of Notice:
March 24, 2026
Type of Animal: Swine
Breed: Potbelly Pig
