Hoa Rules For Chickens In Houston
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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.
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.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law and except as provided by Subsection (b), a political subdivision may not impose a governmental requirement that prohibits an individual from raising or keeping six or fewer chickens in the boundaries of the political subdivision.
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.
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.
House Bill 614 guarantees your right to a hearing before the HOA board to contest the violation or the proposed fine. This ensures a fair and transparent process where you can voice your concerns and advocate for your interests.
House Bill 614 guarantees your right to a hearing before the HOA board to contest the violation or the proposed fine. This ensures a fair and transparent process where you can voice your concerns and advocate for your interests.
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.
