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Rules to check before installing artificial grass in the Rio Grande Valley
General information to help you ask the right questions. It is not legal advice; your HOA documents and your city have the final word.
Homeowner associations
Texas law stops a homeowner association from banning drought-resistant landscaping, but that protection covers natural plants and water-saving natural grass. It does not clearly cover artificial grass, so an HOA can still restrict or refuse it. Get written HOA approval before you pay a deposit.
City rules
Rules on front-yard coverage differ from city to city. We check your city's rule as part of the estimate, and we tell you if a permit or approval is needed before any work starts.
Watering restrictions
Valley cities have used staged drought plans in recent years, including twice-a-week watering limits in McAllen. Stages change with reservoir levels on the Rio Grande, so check your own water utility for the current stage.
| City | Water utility to check |
|---|---|
| McAllen | McAllen Public Utility |
| Edinburg | The City of Edinburg water utility |
| Mission | The City of Mission water utility |
| Pharr | The City of Pharr water utility |
| Weslaco | The City of Weslaco water utility |
| Harlingen | Harlingen Waterworks System |
| Brownsville | Brownsville Public Utilities Board |
Sprinklers
In Texas, capping or moving sprinkler lines must be done by a licensed irrigator. We arrange that as a separate, licensed step when a job needs it.
Your right to cancel
Your contract includes a written notice of your right to cancel within three business days.