Fence Regulations in Hidalgo County, TX (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Texas counties have no general zoning authority, so Hidalgo County sets no fence-height limit in unincorporated areas. There is no county-wide maximum fence height. If your property lies inside a city (McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, etc.), that city's zoning code controls; recorded plats or deed restrictions may also cap height.
Hidalgo County Fence Height Limits
Few RestrictionsTex. 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...
Neighbor Fence Rules
Hidalgo County has no zoning, so it sets no neighbor or boundary-fence rules in unincorporated areas. Shared-fence rights come from Texas common law and deed restrictions, not county code. Under Texas Property Code Chapter 202, a subdivision's restrictive covenants govern many fences and are liberally construed.
Hidalgo County Boundary & Neighbor Fence Rules
Few RestrictionsTexas Property Code § 202.003(a)
A restrictive covenant shall be liberally construed to give effect to its purposes and intent.
Fence Regulations by City in Hidalgo County
3 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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