Landscaping Rules 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
Weed Ordinances
San Antonio enforces a 12-inch weed and rank-growth standard on improved lots with abatement and liens. Unincorporated Bexar County has no general weed ordinance, leaving enforcement to HOAs and plat restrictions.
Weed Ordinances in Bexar County
Few RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 342.004 (Abatement of Weeds)
Sec. 342.004. MUNICIPAL POWER CONCERNING WEEDS OR CERTAIN PUBLIC NUISANCES. The governing body of a municipality may require the owner of real property in the municipality to keep the property free from weeds, brush, and a condition constituting a public nuisance as defined by Section 343.011(c)(1), (2), or (3).
Native Plants
Texas Property Code 202.007 protects drought-resistant and xeriscape landscaping from outright HOA prohibition. SAWS promotes native plants like Texas sage, Gulf muhly, and live oak through WaterSaver landscape coupons.
Native Plants in Bexar County
Few RestrictionsTexas Property Code Sec. 202.007 (Drought-Resistant Landscaping; HOA limits)
Sec. 202.007. A property owners' association may not include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from: ... (4) using drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving natural turf. (b) A provision that violates Subsection (a) is void. ... (d) This section does not: ... (4) prohibit a property owners' association from regulating the inst...
Artificial Turf
Artificial turf is legal across Bexar County. HOAs can regulate appearance under Texas Property Code 202.007 but cannot broadly prohibit drought-tolerant alternatives.
Artificial Turf in Bexar County
Few RestrictionsTexas Property Code Sec. 202.007 (Certain Restrictive Covenants Prohibited)
Sec. 202.007. CERTAIN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS PROHIBITED. (a) A property owners' association may not include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from: ... (3) implementing efficient irrigation systems, including underground drip or other drip systems; or (4) using drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving natural turf. (b) A provi...
Landscaping Rules by City in Bexar County
4 cities in Bexar County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Bexar County ordinances
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