Texarkana, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

All premises and exterior property within the city shall be maintained free from weeds and nonornamental grasses in excess of 12 inches, including rights-of-way areas between property lines and a defined paved surface under the control of a governmental entity. Where an alley or right-of-way exists that has not been paved, maintenance responsibility shall be considered to be to the centerline of the alley.(c)All noxious weeds are prohibited.(d)All vegetation on any premises and exterior property within the city shall be maintained so that the vegetation does not grow into or hang lower than 14 feet over a street or alleyway. Vegetation must be maintained so that it does not grow into or hang lower than seven feet above a sidewalk.(e)It shall be the duty of the property owner or person in control of the property to cut or trim the vegetation so that it is in compliance with this section. It is unlawful for any person to leave any form of vegetation on the city right-of-way, in a public place, or on the property of another after they have cut or trimmed such growth.(f)Grass clippings, leaves, weed cuttings and other small-sized yard waste shall be put in an approved greenwaste bag or an approved greenwaste container or can. Large sticks and limbs shall be cut into four-foot lengths, bundled together in bundles not over 40 pounds, and the bundle must be tied. (Code 1961, § 11-9; Ord. No. 038-2010, § 1(exh. A), 2-22-2010)