When it comes to owning an exotic animal as a household pet, few states are as lenient as Texas. In fact, the Lone Star State is downright generous when it comes to the freedom to choose even the most ...

CENTRAL TEXAS — Lions and tigers and bears? More like bobcats and scorpions and snakes here in Texas! While most Texans are familiar with farm animals like cows, horses and goats, there are a few more ...

Texas is home to more than 100 snake species, including the western diamondback rattlesnake, which was recently documented for the first time in Denton County after being found in a suburban garage.

Texas has some of the most lax exotic animal ownership laws in the country. Texas bans the ownership of lions, tigers, jaguars, cougars, leopards, and cheetahs, following enactment of the federal Big ...