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

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Key Facts

County Weed Rule: None
Public Health Only: TX HSC Ch. 342
Noxious Plants: TX Dept of Agriculture list
HOA Rules: Civil enforcement

City-specific rules exist: Grapevine, Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Fort Worth, Arlington, Keller, Euless, and Mansfield have their own weed ordinances rules that differ from Tarrant County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

Tarrant County has no weed ordinance for unincorporated areas. Texas HSC Chapter 342 lets county health act only when vegetation creates a public health nuisance like harboring rodents or mosquitoes.

Full Breakdown

Unincorporated Tarrant County does not enforce a weed or noxious vegetation ordinance. The county cannot cite property owners for weedy yards, unsightly vegetation, or noxious plants on private residential property under typical circumstances. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 342 does empower Tarrant County Public Health to abate public health nuisances, which include vegetation conditions that harbor rats, mosquitoes, or disease vectors. This requires notice and opportunity to remediate before county abatement. Texas Department of Agriculture maintains a noxious and invasive plant list (such as Saltcedar and Giant Reed) for agricultural purposes, but these are not county-enforced on residential land. HOA deed restrictions in subdivisions commonly require weed-free lawns and enforce through civil action.

Violations & Fines

TX HSC Chapter 342 public health nuisance abatement: administrative fees plus abatement costs, typically $300-$2,000. HOA violations: civil fines usually $25-$200 per notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tarrant County enforce weed removal?

Only when vegetation creates a public health nuisance under TX HSC Ch. 342, such as harboring rodents or mosquitoes. Aesthetic weed violations are not enforceable in unincorporated areas; HOA deed restrictions may apply.

What noxious plants should I remove in Tarrant County?

Texas Department of Agriculture lists Saltcedar, Giant Reed, and Chinese Tallow as invasive in North Texas. Removal is voluntary in unincorporated areas unless in TRWD right-of-way or state-managed land.

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

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Tex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 342.004, 342.008(a)

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