Collin County enforces public nuisance weed abatement under HSC 342.004 only within 5000 ft of incorporated city limits and only when weeds exceed 48 inches. Beyond that, HOAs and deed restrictions govern. Cities within the county enforce much stricter weed/grass ordinances.
County must provide 10-day notice to abate before mowing. Owner is billed for costs plus admin fees which become a lien on property if unpaid. Noxious weeds like Johnson grass and thistle have no countywide control mandate but are subject to TX Agriculture Code 71 for commercial seed/hay. Rural landowners face virtually no county-level weed regulation.
Non-compliance with abatement notice: county mowing costs + 250-500 admin fee lien.
See how Collin County's weed ordinances rules stack up against other locations.
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