Converse, TX Property Maintenance: Vacant Lot Maintenance (2026)
Key Facts
- Max Grass Height
- 12 inches
- Notice Period
- 10 days typical
- Authority
- TX Local Gov 342.004
- Repeat Cycle
- 12-month expedited
- Enforcement
- Lien for abatement cost
Summary
Converse requires owners of vacant lots to keep grass and weeds under 12 inches and remove accumulated trash. Authority derives from Texas Health and Safety Code 342.004 for nuisance weeds.
Sec. 342.006. WORK OR IMPROVEMENTS BY MUNICIPALITY; NOTICE. (a) If the owner of property in the municipality does not comply with a municipal ordinance or requirement under this chapter within seven days of notice of a violation, the municipality may: (1) do the work or make the improvements required; and (2) pay for the work done or improvements made and charge the expenses to the owner of the property. (b) The notice must be given: (1) personally to the owner in writing; (2) by letter addressed to the owner at the owner's address as recorded in the appraisal district records; or (3) by publication or posting on the property.
Full Breakdown
Owners of vacant and undeveloped lots in Converse must maintain the property to prevent nuisance conditions. Grass, weeds, and non-cultivated vegetation must be kept below 12 inches in height. Trash, debris, and illegally dumped materials must be removed. Stagnant water that could breed mosquitoes must be drained. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 342.004, the city may send a written notice (typically 10 days) ordering the owner to mow, clean, or abate the condition. If the owner fails to comply, city crews or contractors perform the work and assess the cost plus administrative fees against the property as a lien. Repeat violations on the same lot within a 12 month period may allow the city to abate without a new notice after the first notice of the year. Out-of-town owners should designate a local agent to ensure timely compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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