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

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Tarrant County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

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

Pool Permits

Tarrant County does not regulate above-ground pools in unincorporated areas: no county building permit, setback, or fence ordinance applies to single-family residences. Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 757 (Pool Yard Enclosure Act) covers multi-unit rental and POA pools only. HOA covenants and city codes inside city limits may add rules.

Tarrant County Above-Ground Pool Rules (Unincorporated)

Few Restrictions

Tex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.001(8)-(10)

Sec. 757.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: ... (8) "Pool" means a permanent swimming pool, permanent wading or reflection pool, or permanent hot tub or spa over 18 inches deep, located at ground level, above ground, below ground, or indoors. (9) "Pool yard" means an area that contains a pool. (10) "Pool yard enclosure" or "enclosure" means a fence, wall, or combination of fences, walls, gates,...

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

Pool safety in Tarrant County follows TX Health and Safety Code 757 for residential pools and 25 TAC 265 for public pools. Cities add barrier and alarm requirements. Federal VGB Act applies to public pools.

Tarrant County Pool Safety Rules

Some Restrictions

Tex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.004(a), (b)

Sec. 757.004. GATES. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 757.005, a gate in a fence or wall enclosing a pool yard as required by Section 757.003 must: (1) have a self-closing and self-latching device; (2) have hardware enabling it to be locked, at the option of whoever controls the gate, by a padlock or a built-in lock operated by key, card, or combination; and (3) open outward away fro...

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