Bexar County has no countywide heritage tree ordinance for private land. Heritage live oaks may be protected by subdivision plat notes, conservation easements with the Hill Country Conservancy, or HOA covenants rather than direct county regulation.
Heritage live oaks and historic Spanish oaks dot Bexar County landscapes, including remnants near the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Texas counties cannot enact full heritage tree ordinances on private land the way cities can. Protection therefore comes through subdivision plat notes, conservation easements administered by the Hill Country Conservancy, deed restrictions, and HOA covenants. The City of San Antonio's Tree Preservation Ordinance defines heritage trees by species and diameter inside city limits. Federal rules govern park boundaries and Joint Base San Antonio installations. Owners considering removal of large oaks should also review oak wilt management guidance from Texas A&M Forest Service.
Removing a plat-protected or easement-protected heritage tree can trigger plat enforcement, easement breach claims, and HOA fines depending on the instrument.
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