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Watering days and lawn care rules in Dallas–Fort Worth
General information to help you ask the right questions. Your city has the final word, and schedules change in drought.
Watering limits
Dallas and Fort Worth both limit sprinkler watering to two assigned days a week all year, and most North Texas cities ban sprinkler watering in the middle of the day during the hot months. Suburbs set their own schedules, and stages tighten in drought.
| City | Who sets the schedule |
|---|---|
| Frisco | The City of Frisco |
| Fort Worth | Fort Worth Water |
| Dallas | Dallas Water Utilities |
| Plano | The City of Plano |
| McKinney | The City of McKinney |
| Arlington | Arlington Water Utilities |
Licences
- Mowing: no state licence.
- Weed killers and pest treatments: a licence through the Texas Department of Agriculture is required to apply them for pay.
- Sprinkler work: a Texas-licensed irrigator.
Homeowner associations
Many HOAs set rules on grass height, edging and weeds. Texas law limits HOA fines for brown lawns while watering restrictions are in force.