Converse, TX Tree Protection: Heritage & Protected Trees (2026)

Converse's tree preservation ordinance gives extra protection to large, mature trees. A hardwood at 20+ inches DBH (24+ for softwoods, 6+ for understory trees) with a sound trunk and no major decay, pests, or structural defects qualifies as a 'specimen tree'; smaller mature trees (6-19 inches DBH for hardwoods) qualify as a 'special tree.' Specimen trees must be preserved at a 60 percent rate and special trees at 40 percent of total diameter inches on a development site. No special or specimen tree may be removed without the city arborist's prior written approval, and violators face a $500 per caliper inch fine plus replacement.