Unincorporated Bell County has no set grass-height number; state law only reaches weeds within 300 feet of a neighbor. Killeen caps grass and weeds at 12 inches; Temple at 9 inches (18 during the wildflower exception).
There is no county-wide grass-height ordinance in unincorporated Bell County. State nuisance law (H&S §343.011) lets the county act only where weeds grow within 300 feet of another residence or commercial establishment. Specific inch limits are city rules: Killeen treats grass and weeds over 12 inches as a violation, and Temple sets 9 inches, allowing up to 18 inches during a wildflower period ending July 15. Enforcement is complaint-based; cities issue notice, then may mow and bill the owner.
Killeen and Temple issue a correction notice (Temple gives 10 days) before citing; unabated growth can be mowed by the city and charged to the owner. County nuisance fine is $50-$200 first offense.
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