Texas common law governs fence disputes between neighbors in unincorporated areas. The Texas Good Neighbor Fence Law (TX Agric. Code §74.001) applies to agricultural fences. HOA deed restrictions may specify shared fence responsibilities in subdivisions.
In unincorporated Montgomery County, fence disputes between neighbors are governed by Texas common law and, for agricultural properties, the Texas Agriculture Code §74.001 (Good Neighbor Fence Law) which addresses shared maintenance responsibilities. No county ordinance mandates cost-sharing for residential fences. Subdivision deed restrictions may specify materials, appearance, and shared-cost obligations for boundary fences. Disputes not resolved between neighbors may require civil court action. The county has no fence mediation service.
Civil dispute - no city enforcement for cost-sharing. Property line encroachments: survey and civil remedy. HOA violations per CC&Rs.
Montgomery County, TX
Montgomery County has no countywide noise ordinance. Texas Penal Code §42.01 prohibits disorderly conduct including unreasonably loud noise. Residents in uni...
Montgomery County, TX
No county-level construction hour restrictions exist in unincorporated Montgomery County. State law and applicable building permit conditions govern construc...
Montgomery County, TX
Montgomery County does not regulate residential driveway design or materials in unincorporated areas through a countywide ordinance. Development permits are ...
Montgomery County, TX
Conroe requires electrical permits for Level 2 EV chargers. Texas Property Code §202.019 bars HOAs from prohibiting EV charging in Montgomery County. Unincor...
Montgomery County, TX
Montgomery County removes abandoned vehicles from public roads under TX Transportation Code Ch. 683 after 48 hours. Conroe Code Ch. 78 Art. III and The Woodl...
Montgomery County, TX
Montgomery County cannot enact breed-specific legislation under Texas Local Government Code §822.047, which prohibits municipalities and counties from restri...
See how Montgomery County's neighbor fence rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.