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.
Texas counties possess only the powers the Legislature grants them, and the Legislature has never given counties general zoning power. So Hidalgo County does not set a maximum fence height on unincorporated property, and no county fence-height ordinance exists outside city limits. Controls that can still limit a fence are not county zoning: recorded subdivision plats and deed restrictions reviewed by the Planning Department, Texas Property Code Chapter 202 covenants enforced by a property owners' association, and, inside any city, that city's zoning, which typically caps residential fences near 6 to 8 feet. If your land is inside McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, or another city, contact that city. Otherwise, check your plat and deed.
Because the county sets no fence-height rule, there is no county fine or citation for fence height in unincorporated areas. Private plat notes and deed covenants are enforced by the association or neighbors civilly; city limits by that city.
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