Texas dog bite victims' advocacy ::

Serious and fatal attacks inflicted by well-documented dangerous dog breeds, primarily pit bulls, are a frequent occurrence in Texas. To help inform more Texas citizens about this issue, DogsBite.org has created a Texas victims' advocacy email list. Please sign up to stay informed.

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Texas fatal dog attacks

Read about the vicious dog pack mauling death of Lewis Flores in Rockport, Texas.

Texas fatal pit bull attack victim - Lewis Flores

Lewis was brutally killed by a pack of dogs on June 20, 2023. A neighbor said it looked like "a shark ate him". Both owners were charged under the Texas felony dog attack law.


Texas and U.S. statistics

Texas statistics

View Texas dog bite fatality statistics, Texas dog bite studies and key blog posts.

National statistics & studies

View national fatal dog bite injury statistics and regional nonfatal dog bite injury studies.


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