Tree Protection in Dallas County, TX (2026)

5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 9 cities in Dallas County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

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

Tree Removal Permits

No county tree removal permit required. Property owners may remove trees on their own property without restriction. TX LGC Section 240.909 provides narrow authority but Dallas County has not enacted such regulations.

Unincorporated Dallas County Tree Removal Permits

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Heritage & Protected Trees

Dallas County has no heritage tree ordinance. Protections for large, historic, or specimen trees come from incorporated cities (notably Dallas) and from Texas Property Code 202.007 which restricts HOA authority over certain trees.

Dallas County Heritage Tree Rules

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Tree Replacement Requirements

Dallas County has no countywide tree replacement ordinance for private property in unincorporated areas. Replacement mitigation is governed by incorporated cities (e.g., Dallas, Plano, Richardson) or by deed restrictions and HOA rules.

Dallas County Tree Replacement Requirements

Few Restrictions

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Tree Ordinances

No county tree ordinances of any kind. Texas counties cannot regulate tree preservation on private property. Only indirect protections through environmental law may apply.

Unincorporated Dallas County Tree Ordinances

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Protected Tree Species

Dallas County does not maintain a countywide protected tree species list. The City of Dallas Article X tree ordinance and similar Irving, Plano, and Richardson rules protect specific species and sizes. Check your city.