Animal Control
The Animal Control Section of the Bell County Sheriff's Office is responsible for handling all domesticated animal calls within the City which include care, treatment, and transportation of animals, and when necessary, the issuance of citations for County Ordinance violations, the trapping of animals, Rabies Quarantines, euthanization of certain animals, and working with animal adoption agencies to help better the communities of Bell County.
The Animal Control Section is also responsible for the Zoonosis control of the County, (Texas Administrative Code, 169.131, Subchapter E), laws and regulations pertaining to Dangerous wild animals and the caging requirements and standards for dangerous wild animals.
For information on domesticated animals that may have been picked up by the Animal Control officers please call: 254-933-5412 for more information.
Environmental and Livestock Officer
The Bell County Environmental Office is responsible for responding to complaints of any environmental issue, to include investigating illegal dumping calls (refuge or tires) or hazardous material issues. This Officer also enforces the Local and State laws pertaining to livestock.
