Water Use Rules in Bexar County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 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.

Turf Replacement Rebates

SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupons offer rebates when Bexar County customers replace high-water turf with drought-tolerant beds. Participation is voluntary, but the Edwards Aquifer reliance makes the program a major regional water tool.

WaterSaver Landscape Coupons

Few Restrictions

Texas Property Code Secs. 202.007, 202.008 (Water-Conserving Turf; Watering Restriction Fines)

Sec. 202.007. (a) 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. (c) A property owners' association may restrict the type of turf used by a property owner in the pl...

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Recycled Water Rules

SAWS operates one of the largest recycled water systems in Texas, serving the San Antonio River Walk base flow and major Bexar County industrial customers. Connections, signage, and cross-connection controls are governed by SAWS service rules.

SAWS Reclaimed Water Distribution

Light Restrictions

Texas Health & Safety Code Sec. 341.039 (Graywater Standards)

Sec. 341.039. STANDARDS FOR GRAYWATER AND ALTERNATIVE ONSITE WATER. (a) The commission by rule shall adopt and implement minimum standards for the indoor and outdoor use and reuse of treated graywater and alternative onsite water for: (1) irrigation and other agricultural purposes; (2) domestic use, to the extent consistent with Subsection (c); (3) commercial purposes; and (4) industrial purpos...

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Water Use Rules by City in Bexar County

2 cities in Bexar County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

San AntonioPop. 1,434,625

3 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules

ConversePop. 30,037

2 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules

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