Reporting Animal Bites
State Health and Safety Code (Chapter 8-26), every animal bite must be reported to authorities.
Per City Ordinance, animal services will investigate bites that are level 3 and above on the Dunbar Bite Scale.
During business hours please call 311 / after hours and weekends please call 281-275-2020.
You will need to provide the below information:
- Name
- Phone Number
- Address of Residence / Address of where the Bite Occurred
- Date and Time of the Bite
- Any information on the owner of the Animal / Description of the Animal
Additional information on the incident:
- Type of animal bite
- Determine whether the skin was punctured
- Confirm if there is a visual on the animal
- Verify if the animal is contained