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Right to Farm in Texas City, TX (2026)

1 verified right to farm rules for Texas City, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Agricultural Zoning Protection

In Texas City, Texas, farms and crop production, pasturage, truck gardens, and barns or stables for keeping private stock are principal uses in District O, Open Space. Section 160.049 sets a 2 acre minimum lot and a 20% cap on structure coverage, and it states that all O districts are anticipated to be rezoned as the city proceeds toward full development.

Farming and Open Space Zoning in Texas City, Texas

Some Restrictions

Texas City Code of Ordinances § 160.049

(A) Purpose. District O is intended to provide for land within the corporate limits of the city which are not subdivided and/or are relatively undeveloped. This district is designed to promote orderly, timely, economical growth and to recognize current conditions. It is anticipated that all O districts will be rezoned to other zoning classifications as the city proceeds toward full development....

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