Texas Property Code §202.007 protects artificial turf from HOA bans when used for water conservation. Montgomery County cannot regulate residential landscaping. Conroe requires drainage compliance. Heat stress up to 150°F documented.
Artificial turf is permitted statewide in Texas, and HB 639 (2021) strengthened Texas Property Code §202.007 to prohibit POAs from banning drought-resistant or water-conserving turf alternatives, though HOAs may require a color/quality standard resembling natural grass. Montgomery County cannot require turf permits in unincorporated areas. The City of Conroe has no specific turf ordinance but Ch. 18 building code applies if installation changes drainage — new grading or retention wall construction triggers permitting. The Woodlands Development Standards allow artificial turf in rear yards with DSC approval but restrict in front yards to preserve Piney Woods character. Installation best practice includes permeable base (crushed granite + geotextile), infill material (crumb rubber or silica), and drainage per SJRA/Harris-Montgomery stormwater standards. Heat stress is a genuine concern — turf surface temperatures reach 150-170°F in Houston-area summers, with burn risk to pets and bare feet.
§202.007 HOA bans are unenforceable; owner may recover fees under §5.006. Conroe unpermitted drainage changes: $200-$1,000. Woodlands DSC front-yard violations: $500 fine plus required removal or replacement with natural grass.
Shenandoah, TX
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