The minimum number you should keep at any time is three hens. Your maximum will be determined by how much space you have available. Most resources recommend a starting flock of six chickens for beginners.
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.
Standards for Keeping Backyard Chickens: No more than six (6) backyard chickens may be kept on an individual property, tact or residential lot. Backyard chickens shall be kept in a secure coop or exercise yard which prevents escape.
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.
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.
The number of chickens now allowed varies depending on the lot size and the distance of the chicken coop to neighboring homes: 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.
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.
This bill amends the Local Government Code and the Property Code to address the authority of municipalities and property owners' associations to regulate the raising or keeping of chickens on single-family residential lots.
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.