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Water Use Rules in Dallas County, TX (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 5 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.

Turf Replacement Rebates

Dallas County does not run a turf replacement rebate, but member cities and water utilities including Dallas, Frisco, and Plano offer SmartScape and turf-conversion incentives. Programs are voluntary and aim to reduce summer irrigation demand.

Voluntary turf replacement programs offered locally

Few Restrictions

Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 202.007(a)-(c)

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 ...; (2) installing rain barrels or a rainwater harvesting system; (3) implementing efficient irrigation systems, in...

Water Use Rules by City in Dallas County

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

All Dallas County ordinances

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