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

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

Verified from official government sources

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

Pool Permits

Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches require a Travis County Development Permit and must meet the same 48-inch barrier standard. Pool walls at least 48 inches high may serve as the barrier if ladder is removable or lockable.

Swimming Pools: Above Ground Pools

Light Restrictions

Tex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.001, 757.003

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

Travis County's swimming pool fencing rule lives in its nuisance code: Section 261.001(r) treats an unprotected pool on abandoned, unoccupied property as a public nuisance unless it has a 4-foot latching fence or a child-proof cover. Public pools follow separate Chapter 260 permit rules instead.

Travis County Abandoned Pool Fencing Rule

Some Restrictions

Travis County Code § 261.001(r), § 261.015

Public nuisance means: ... Maintaining on abandoned and unoccupied property in a neighborhood a swimming pool that is not protected with: a fence that is at least four feet high and that has a latch gate that cannot be opened by a child; or a cover over the entire swimming pool that cannot be removed by a child... The definition of "Public nuisance" under this Section 261.001(r) does not apply ...

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Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Travis County

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

AustinPop. 978,908

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

PflugervillePop. 65,191

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

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