Swimming Pools & Spas in Hidalgo County, TX (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

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

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Hidalgo County sets no fence rule for residential pools in unincorporated areas. Texas bars counties from building-coding one- and two-family homes. Public and spa pools must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high under Texas DSHS rule 25 TAC §265.192.

Hidalgo County Pool Fencing Requirements

Light Restrictions

25 TAC §265.192 (Pool Yard and Spa Yard Enclosures)

The enclosure must have a minimum perpendicular height of at least 48 inches as measured from the ground surface on the outside of the enclosure. Openings in, under, or through all enclosures at Class C and day camp pools and spas must not allow the passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere.

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Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Hidalgo County

4 cities in Hidalgo County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

McallenPop. 142,210

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

EdinburgPop. 100,243

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

MissionPop. 85,778

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

PharrPop. 79,715

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

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