1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Hidalgo County, Texas.
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Hidalgo County does not regulate fence heights in unincorporated areas. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233 limits county building-permit authority to commercial, public-accessible, and multifamily (4+ unit) structures, so single-family residential fences are not subject to county zoning. Cities such as McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, and Pharr set their own fence height limits inside city limits.
Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 202.023 (Perimeter Fencing)
Sec. 202.023. SECURITY MEASURES. (a) This section does not apply to:(1) a condominium as defined by Section 81.002 or 82.003; or(2) a master mixed-use property owners' association subject to Chapter 215.(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a property owners' association may not adopt or enforce a restrictive covenant that prevents a property owner from building or installing security...
4 cities in Hidalgo County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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