Fence Regulations in Montgomery County, TX (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

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

Neighbor Fence Rules

Texas common law governs fence disputes between neighbors in unincorporated areas. The Texas Good Neighbor Fence Law (TX Agric. Code §74.001) applies to agricultural fences. HOA deed restrictions may specify shared fence responsibilities in subdivisions.

Fence Disputes and Neighbor Agreements

Few Restrictions

Tex. Agriculture Code Sec. 143.028 (Fences - Sufficient Fence Requirements)

Sec. 143.028. FENCES. (a) A person is not required to fence against animals that are not permitted to run at large. Except as otherwise provided by this section, a fence is sufficient for purposes of this chapter if it is sufficient to keep out ordinary livestock permitted to run at large.(b) In order to be sufficient, a fence must be at least four feet high and comply with the following r...

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Fence Regulations by City in Montgomery County

4 cities in Montgomery County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

The WoodlandsPop. 118,000

2 verified rules • Height Limits, Neighbor Fence Rules

ConroePop. 94,150

2 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions

WillisPop. 7,200

1 verified rule • Neighbor Fence Rules

ShenandoahPop. 3,005

1 verified rule • Material Restrictions

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