Bell County can't impose a general vacant-lot maintenance code, but state nuisance law lets the county abate overgrown weeds within 300 feet of a residence and accumulated rubbish on unincorporated lots. Cities enforce their own lot-mowing rules.
For unincorporated Bell County lots, Health & Safety Code §343.011 covers the enforceable conditions: weeds within 300 feet of another residence or commercial building, and rubbish stored near a public street for 10+ days. The commissioners court must notify the owner and allow correction time before abating and liening costs. There is no county-wide 'mow your lot' rule beyond these nuisance triggers. Inside Killeen, vacant lots over two acres must keep a 50-foot mowed strip adjacent to public streets and neighboring residences; Temple enforces its 9-inch grass limit citywide.
County: nuisance fine $50-$200 first offense plus abatement lien. Cities cite owners after notice and may mow and bill the lot.
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