Lubbock encourages homeowners to replace traditional turf with drought-tolerant landscaping through periodic Water Utilities rebate programs, and HOAs cannot prohibit xeriscape under Texas Property Code section 202.007.
Lubbock Water Utilities periodically offers rebates for converting Bermuda, fescue, or buffalo grass lawns to native and xeric plantings such as blue grama, little bluestem, agave, yucca, and Texas sage. Property owners typically submit before-and-after photos, irrigation conversion plans, and plant lists. Texas Property Code section 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving turf, though associations may impose reasonable design standards. Conversions reduce summer irrigation needs in the dry South Plains climate.
Rebate fraud or non-installation after payment can require refund plus interest. HOA covenants violating Texas Property Code section 202.007 are unenforceable and may expose the HOA to attorney fee awards.
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