Laredo, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Laredo City Code Chapter 19 designates tall weeds, rank vegetation, and noxious plant growth as public nuisances when exceeding 12 inches in height. Code Enforcement responds to complaints from neighbors, online 311 reports, and proactive patrols in blighted corridors. The process begins with a written Notice of Violation posted on the property and mailed to the owner, giving 10 days to abate. After the deadline, the city contracts a mowing service to clear the lot at the owner expense plus administrative fee, typically 250 to 500 dollars. Unpaid charges become a statutory lien on the property enforceable by the city under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 342.006. Chronic offenders may face escalating fines and Class C misdemeanor charges. Noxious species like giant ragweed, Johnson grass, and invasive Guinea grass are priority targets, especially near schools, parks, and developed corridors.