1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Bell County, Texas.
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Bell County does not regulate fence heights in unincorporated areas. Texas counties lack zoning authority outside ETJ. Subdivision regulations (adopted 2001, updated Dec 2024) cover platting and drainage but not fences. Pool fences must be 4 ft minimum under the county Public Nuisance Abatement Order.
Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 202.023 (Perimeter Fencing)
Sec. 202.023. SECURITY MEASURES. (a) This section does not apply to:(1) a condominium as defined by Section 81.002 or 82.003; or(2) a master mixed-use property owners' association subject to Chapter 215.(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a property owners' association may not adopt or enforce a restrictive covenant that prevents a property owner from building or installing security...
1 cities in Bell County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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