Texas has no statewide outdoor smoking ban; the Smoke-Free Workplace framework reaches indoor public places only. Dallas County does not regulate outdoor smoking countywide. Cities like Dallas (Code 41-1), Plano, and Richardson adopt their own bans on patios, parks, and within set distances of building entrances.
Texas has not adopted a statewide indoor or outdoor smoking ban; Health and Safety Code 161.081-090 only restricts smoking near minors and on certain government property. Local home-rule cities can adopt their own smoke-free workplace and outdoor smoking ordinances. Dallas City Code Chapter 41 (Smoking Code) prohibits smoking in restaurants, bars, parks, and within 15 feet of building entrances; Plano, Richardson, Irving, and Carrollton run similar programs. Dallas County has not adopted a countywide outdoor smoking ban for unincorporated areas, but Dallas County Health and Human Services posts guidance and supports city Tobacco 21 enforcement. County-owned buildings and parks have their own smoke-free policies set by Commissioners Court.
Outdoor smoking violations are charged under city ordinances, not county code. Dallas City Code 41-7 fines run $200 to $500 per offense. County facility violations follow internal rules. Smoking near minors may violate state law.
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DeSoto, TX
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DeSoto, TX
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DeSoto, TX
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DeSoto, TX
DeSoto limits residential fence heights based on yard location. Fences in front yards are typically limited to 4 feet tall, while side and rear yard fences m...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto requires fences to be structurally sound, properly installed, and maintained in good repair. Posts must be set in concrete footings of adequate depth ...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto discourages feeding of wildlife that creates nuisance or public health concerns. Intentional feeding of feral hogs, coyotes, raccoons, and similar wil...
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