Property Maintenance in Bexar County, TX (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Bexar County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bexar County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Property Blight

Bexar County enforces property nuisance rules under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapters 341 and 342. Accumulated trash, high weeds, junked vehicles, and unsanitary conditions can trigger abatement orders and liens.

Property Blight in Bexar County

Light Restrictions

Tex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 343.011 (Public Nuisance)

Sec. 343.011. PUBLIC NUISANCE. (a) This section applies only to the unincorporated area of a county.(b) A person may not cause, permit, or allow a public nuisance under this section.(c) A public nuisance is:(1) keeping, storing, or accumulating refuse on premises in a neighborhood unless the refuse is entirely contained in a closed receptacle;(2) keeping, storing, or accumulating rubbish...

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Property Maintenance by City in Bexar County

4 cities in Bexar County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

San AntonioPop. 1,434,625

2 verified rules • Property Blight, Vacant Lot Maintenance

ConversePop. 30,037

2 verified rules • Property Blight, Vacant Lot Maintenance

Universal CityPop. 20,843

2 verified rules • Property Blight, Vacant Lot Maintenance

Live OakPop. 16,500

1 verified rule • Vacant Lot Maintenance

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