Rowlett, TX Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Permitted fence materials are defined in Sec. 78-313(b) of the Code of Ordinances. Acceptable fencing materials are chain link, brick, stone, stucco, wrought iron, wood pickets, or PVC (plastic fence) (Sec. 78-313(b)(1)). Hazardous and agricultural materials are restricted: barbed wire and electric fences may only be used to fence large livestock as defined in Chapter 6, Article I of the Code, and any electric fence charger must be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (Sec. 78-313(b)(2)). Razor wire is prohibited outright (Sec. 78-313(b)(3)). In practice this means a typical residential lot inside the city cannot use barbed wire, electric fencing, or razor wire, because those are limited to large-livestock situations (or banned). The material list works together with the height and visibility rules of Sec. 78-313(c) and (d) and the maintenance requirements of Sec. 78-313(e). These are Rowlett's own material standards; Texas state law does not impose a general residential fence-material list, so the city ordinance is what controls inside the city limits. HOA covenants, where they apply, can further narrow allowed materials (for example requiring masonry columns or board-on-board wood).