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Guadalupe County, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Unincorporated
No county height rule
Cities
~12 inches (Seguin/Schertz/Cibolo)
City authority
Tex. HSC 342.004
Enforcement
Notice, mow, lien
Rural lever
Deed restrictions / HOA

Summary

Texas counties cannot zone, so unincorporated Guadalupe County has no grass-height rule, and tall grass there generally isn't a code violation. Cities like Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo cap weeds near 12 inches and abate them.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Guadalupe County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

The governing body of a municipality may require the owner of real property in the municipality to keep the property free from weeds, brush, and a condition constituting a public nuisance as defined by Section 343.011(c)(1), (2), or (3).

Source: Texas StatutesView official code

Full Breakdown

In unincorporated Guadalupe County there is no county grass or weed-height ordinance, because Texas counties lack general zoning and yard-nuisance authority. Overgrown grass on unincorporated land is usually not enforceable by the county; a deed restriction or HOA is the only real lever. Inside the cities it is different. Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.004 lets a municipality require owners to keep property free of weeds and brush, and Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo each set a roughly 12-inch limit, issue written notice, then mow and bill non-compliant lots.

Violations & Fines

Cities serve written notice with a short deadline; if ignored, city crews mow the lot and charge the owner, with unpaid costs filed as a lien. The county does not abate high grass on unincorporated property.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall can grass get in unincorporated Guadalupe County?
There is no county limit, because Texas counties can't set one. Tall grass there generally isn't a code violation; only a deed restriction or HOA can require mowing.
What about inside Seguin, Schertz, or Cibolo?
Each city caps weeds around 12 inches under Tex. Health & Safety Code 342.004, issues notice, then mows and bills the owner if it isn't cut.

Sources & Official References

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