Frisco, TX Landscaping Rules: Rainwater Harvesting (2026)
Key Facts
- State Protection
- Property Code 202.007
- HOA
- Cannot ban
- Permit
- Over 5,000 gal
- Sales Tax
- Exempt
Summary
Rainwater harvesting is encouraged in Frisco and protected statewide under Texas Property Code 580.004. HOAs cannot prohibit rain barrels on private property.
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.(c) A property owners' association may restrict the type of turf used by a property owner in the planting of new turf to encoura...
Full Breakdown
Texas Property Code 202.007 and Health and Safety Code 341.042 protect rainwater harvesting installations from HOA bans, though HOAs may regulate appearance and placement. Frisco offers rain barrel workshops through NTMWD partnership. Systems over 5,000 gallons or connected to potable plumbing require permit and backflow prevention per TCEQ rules. No sales tax on rainwater harvesting equipment under Texas Tax Code 151.355.
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