Fence Regulations in Bexar County, TX (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Bexar County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Bexar County does not regulate fence heights in unincorporated areas. The county confirms there are no zoning regulations outside city limits. Texas counties lack general police power to zone (Local Gov Code Ch. 233). San Antonio's Unified Development Code §35-514 sets 6 ft side/rear and 3 ft front-yard sight-triangle limits inside city limits.
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Few RestrictionsTex. 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...
Neighbor Fence Rules
Texas treats boundary fences as private matters between neighbors. Bexar County does not mediate disputes, and shared costs require written agreement. HOA covenants and surveys usually control.
Fence Neighbor Rules in Bexar County
Few RestrictionsTex. Agric. Code Sec. 143.028 (Sufficient Fences)
Sec. 143.028. FENCES. (a) A person is not required to fence against animals that are not permitted to run at large. Except as otherwise provided by this section, a fence is sufficient for purposes of this chapter if it is sufficient to keep out ordinary livestock permitted to run at large.(b) In order to be sufficient, a fence must be at least four feet high and comply with the following r...
Material Restrictions
Bexar County does not restrict fencing materials countywide. San Antonio prohibits barbed wire and razor wire on residential lots, and most area HOAs dictate acceptable materials such as cedar, wrought iron, or masonry.
Fence Material Restrictions in Bexar County
Few RestrictionsTex. 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...
Fence Regulations by City in Bexar County
4 cities in Bexar County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
5 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
2 verified rules • Height Limits, Neighbor Fence Rules
3 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
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