Landscaping Rules in Denton County, TX (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Denton County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Weed Ordinances
Denton County has no weed abatement ordinance. Texas counties lack property maintenance authority. TDA manages noxious weeds under TX Ag Code Chapter 71.
Denton County Weed Ordinance
Few RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 342.004-342.006 (Municipal Power Concerning Weeds)
Sec. 342.004. MUNICIPAL POWER CONCERNING WEEDS OR CERTAIN PUBLIC NUISANCES. The governing body of a municipality may require the owner of real property in the municipality to keep the property free from weeds, brush, and a condition constituting a public nuisance. Sec. 342.006. WORK OR IMPROVEMENTS BY MUNICIPALITY; NOTICE. (a) If the owner of property in the municipality does not comply with a ...
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in Texas. TX Property Code 202.007 bars HOA bans. Equipment is sales-tax exempt. No county permits required.
Denton County Rainwater Harvesting Rules
Few RestrictionsTexas Property Code, Sec. 202.007 (Certain Restrictive Covenants Prohibited)
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 rain b...
Native Plants
Denton County has no landscaping requirements. TX Property Code 202.007 protects drought-resistant native plants from HOA bans. No county permits needed.
Denton County Native Plant Landscaping Rules
Few RestrictionsTexas Property Code, Sec. 202.007 (Certain Restrictive Covenants Prohibited)
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: ...(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 o...
Landscaping Rules by City in Denton County
4 cities in Denton County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Denton County ordinances
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