Does a dog have to have a history of biting to be considered dangerous?

In Texas, the law does not require a dog to have a history of biting before it can be considered dangerous. Instead, the law identifies a number of factors that contribute to whether a dog is considered dangerous or not. These factors include the viciousness of the bite, the severity of the injury inflicted by the bite, whether the dog has been used in the commission of a crime, and whether the dog had been teased or provoked prior to the attack. Additionally, the law includes whether the dog had previously shown signs or indications of aggressive behavior, such as growling, snarling, lunging, or baring its teeth. In Texas, any dog that falls under one or more of these categories can be considered to be dangerous. If a dog has not been previously identified as potentially dangerous, but then later bites someone, it can still be deemed dangerous. Additionally, in Texas, the owner of the dog can be held liable for any injuries caused by a dangerous dog, even if the owner had no knowledge of the dog’s dangerous behavior or potential to bite. If a dog is deemed dangerous, the owner is typically required to take extra precautions and may have to obtain insurance or post signs to warn other people of the danger.

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