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

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

Key Facts

No County Weed
No county weed ordinance
Tx Ag Code
TX Ag Code governs noxious weeds in agriculture only
Hoa Deed Restrictions
HOA deed restrictions may require weed control
Fire Hazard Vegetation
Fire hazard vegetation addressed by Fire Marshal

Summary

Montgomery County has no weed control or vegetation maintenance ordinance for unincorporated areas. No noxious weed eradication requirement exists at the county level beyond state agricultural law. HOA deed restrictions may impose weed and vegetation standards.

City-specific rules exist: Shenandoah, The Woodlands, and Conroe have their own weed ordinances rules that differ from Montgomery County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Sec. 342.004. MUNICIPAL POWER CONCERNING WEEDS OR CERTAIN PUBLIC NUISANCES. 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). Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 837), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 342.005. VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE. The governing body of a municipality may punish an owner or occupant of property in the municipality who violates an ordinance adopted under this subchapter. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1,

Source: Montgomery County GovernmentView official code

Full Breakdown

Texas counties lack general authority to mandate weed removal or lawn maintenance. Montgomery County has no countywide weed ordinance. Texas Agriculture Code addresses noxious weeds only in limited agricultural contexts. Individual subdivision deed restrictions and HOA rules are the source of weed and vegetation maintenance requirements in unincorporated subdivisions. Properties listed as overgrown nuisances in the county may be flagged through fire safety or public health channels if they create demonstrable hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need to clear weeds?
Before they exceed the height limit. Watch for abatement notices from Montgomery County.
What if I don’t clear them?
The city will clear the property and charge you, placing a lien for non-payment.

Sources & Official References

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