Tarrant County has no grass height ordinance for unincorporated areas. Texas counties cannot regulate private vegetation. HOA deed restrictions commonly cap grass at 6-12 inches with civil enforcement.
Unincorporated Tarrant County has no tall grass or weed ordinance. Texas counties lack authority to set grass height limits. The county Sheriff and Public Health do not issue grass violations. Incorporated cities within Tarrant County set their own limits: Fort Worth enforces a 12-inch cap, Arlington caps at 12 inches, and Grapevine caps at 8 inches under their municipal codes. In unincorporated areas, grass and weed maintenance is primarily controlled by HOA deed restrictions, which typically require lawns under 6-8 inches. HOA violations are enforced through civil court, with fines set by the association. Tarrant County Public Health can cite properties only for public health nuisances under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 342 (harboring rodents or mosquitoes), not for simple tall grass.
No county grass height fines. TX HSC Chapter 342 public health nuisance: up to $2,000/day. HOA violations typically $25-$200 per notice plus abatement costs.
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