Cameron County places no restriction on using native or drought-resistant plants. Texas law actually protects that choice: an HOA cannot ban water-conserving natural or drought-resistant landscaping.
There is no county ordinance dictating what plants you use, so native and xeriscape landscaping is fully allowed in unincorporated Cameron County. Texas Property Code § 202.007 goes further and bars a homeowner association from prohibiting or restricting drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving natural turf, though the HOA may require a submitted plan for aesthetic review and may not unreasonably reject it. Given the region's semi-arid climate and recurring drought stages, native South Texas plantings reduce watering needs. Local watering restrictions from your utility still apply during establishment.
No county penalty. An HOA that unreasonably bans drought-resistant landscaping violates state law and can be challenged by the owner.
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