Landscaping Rules in Collin County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Collin County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

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

Native Plants

Texas strongly encourages native/drought-tolerant landscaping. TX Property Code 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving turf. Collin County has no mandates but NTMWD and member cities offer rebates for native plant conversions and smart irrigation.

Landscaping: Native Plants

Few Restrictions

Tex. Property Code Sec. 202.007 (Certain Restrictive Covenants Prohibited - Rainwater, Drought-Resistant Landscaping)

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:(1) implementing measures promoting solid-waste composting of vegetation, including grass clippings, leaves, or brush, or leaving grass clippings uncollected on grass;(2) installing rai...

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Artificial Turf

Artificial turf is legal across Collin County with no countywide restrictions. TX Property Code 202.007 limits HOA bans on water-conserving landscaping but HOAs may impose reasonable standards on material quality and installation. Cities within the county allow turf in backyards universally; some restrict front-yard turf.

Landscaping: Artificial Turf

Few Restrictions

Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 202.007

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:(1) implementing measures promoting solid-waste composting of vegetation, including grass clippings, leaves, or brush, or leaving grass clippings uncollected on grass;(2) installing rai...

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Landscaping Rules by City in Collin County

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

PlanoPop. 285,494

6 verified rules • Native Plants, Rainwater Harvesting

FriscoPop. 200,509

6 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Native Plants

McKinneyPop. 199,177

4 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Rainwater Harvesting

AllenPop. 104,627

3 verified rules • Native Plants, Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

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