Hoa Rules For Chickens In Harris
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This bill amends Chapter 202 of the Property Code, adding new subsection 202.025 prohibiting POAs from preventing the raising and keeping of six or fewer chickens on a single-family residential lot. This applies only to restrictive covenants created on or after September 1, 2025.
In 2023, the backyard chicken bill passed through the state House of Representatives by a vote of 125 to 21, but it died in committee.
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If distance is less than 30 feet on any lot size, no chickens are allowed. If distance is 30 feet or more on any lot size, 6 chickens are allowed. If distance is 50 feet or more: 10 chickens allowed when property size is 8,400 square feet to ½ acre.
In 2023, the backyard chicken bill passed through the state House of Representatives by a vote of 125 to 21, but it died in committee.
Fowl includes animals such as chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks. There is no state law regulating these types of animals. If you live within city limits, your city ordinances will determine whether or not you can have them on your property.
"Look at the space you have, and check any local ordinances." Houston residents are permitted to own both male and female chickens, but the animals must be confined and are not allowed to roam at large, ing to Cory Stottlemyer, a spokesperson for BARC, the City of Houston's animal shelter.
Since there isn't an official state law prohibiting HOAs from blocking property owners from farming chickens in their backyards, the onus is up to the association. What can and can't be regulated can be seen on the Texas State Law Library website.
Fowl. Fowl includes animals such as chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks. There is no state law regulating these types of animals. If you live within city limits, your city ordinances will determine whether or not you can have them on your property.
