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Dallas County, TX Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

County Mediation
None
Shared Cost
Not required in Texas
Boundary Disputes
Civil matter
HOA Rules
May apply

Summary

No county fence neighbor dispute ordinance. Texas is not a shared-fence-cost state. TX Property Code governs boundary disputes. Fence placement disputes are civil matters between neighbors.

City-specific rules exist: Irving, Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie, Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, and DeSoto have their own neighbor fence rules rules that differ from Dallas County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Sec. 143.001. SUFFICIENT FENCE REQUIRED. Except as provided by this chapter for an area in which a local option stock law has been adopted, each gardener or farmer shall make a sufficient fence around cleared land in cultivation that is at least five feet high and will prevent hogs from passing through. Sec. 143.002. GATE. A person may not build, join, or maintain around cleared land in cultivation more than three miles lineal measure of fence running the same general direction without a gate that is at least 10 feet wide and is unlocked.

Source: TX Property CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

There is no county ordinance governing fence neighbor disputes in unincorporated Dallas County. Texas does not have a statutory requirement for neighbors to share fence construction or maintenance costs. Fence placement on property boundaries is a civil matter between property owners, governed by general Texas property law. The county does not mediate fence disputes. Property boundary determinations may require a licensed surveyor. TX Property Code Chapter 202 governs HOA restrictive covenants that may address fence placement and style. The good-neighbor fence requirement applies to swimming pool barriers (TX HSC Chapter 757) but not to general property fences.

Violations & Fines

No county enforcement. Fence disputes are civil matters handled through courts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my neighbor have to pay half for a shared fence?
No. Texas law does not require neighbors to share fence costs unless a prior agreement exists. In unincorporated Dallas County, there is no ordinance addressing shared fences.
Can my neighbor build a fence on the property line?
Yes. A property owner may build a fence up to the property line. Boundary disputes should be resolved through surveying and civil court if needed.

Sources & Official References

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