Converse, TX Landscaping Rules: Rainwater Harvesting (2026)
Key Facts
- HOA preemption
- TX Prop Code 202.007
- Sales tax
- Exempt under 151.355
- SAWS rebate
- Available for qualifying
- Outdoor use
- Unregulated
- Mosquito control
- Covers required
Summary
Converse residents can install rainwater collection systems. Texas Property Code 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning rainwater harvesting, and SAWS offers rebates for qualifying systems in its service area.
Sec. 202.007. CERTAIN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS PROHIBITED. (a) A property owners' association may not include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from: (1) implementing measures promoting solid-waste composting of vegetation, including grass clippings, leaves, or brush, or leaving grass clippings uncollected on grass; (2) installing rain barrels or a rainwater harvesting system; (3) implementing efficient irrigation systems, including underground drip or other drip systems; or (4) using drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving natural turf. (b) A provision that violates Subsection (a) is void.
Full Breakdown
Texas has some of the nation's most homeowner-friendly rainwater harvesting laws. Texas Property Code Section 202.007 prohibits homeowners associations from banning rain barrels and cisterns, though HOAs may require them to be screened from street view and aesthetically consistent with the home. Tax Code Section 151.355 exempts rainwater harvesting equipment from state sales tax. SAWS in the San Antonio metro area, which serves most Converse customers, offers rainwater collection rebates of a few hundred dollars for qualifying installations that meet minimum storage and connection standards. Potable indoor use of harvested rainwater is allowed but must comply with plumbing code including cross-connection prevention and treatment. Outdoor irrigation use is simple and unregulated. Barrels should be covered to prevent mosquito breeding and mounted securely to prevent tip-over during storms.
Frequently Asked Questions
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