Harris County has no snow or ice clearing ordinance. Snow and ice events are extremely rare in the Houston area. No county requirement exists for residents to clear sidewalks or driveways. General premises liability law applies for slip-and-fall incidents.
Unincorporated Harris County has no sidewalk snow or ice clearing requirements. Significant snow and ice events occur very rarely in the Houston metropolitan area, making such ordinances unnecessary. Texas does not have a state-level mandate for snow clearing. During rare winter weather events, Harris County focuses on road treatment and emergency operations rather than private property clearing. General Texas premises liability law applies to property owners regarding hazardous conditions on their property, but there is no affirmative duty to clear natural ice or snow accumulation.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Harris County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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