Land Use & Zoning
Texas law generally allows property owners in unincorporated county areas to:
ABuild any structure regardless of safety codes
BUse property with fewer restrictions than incorporated city areas✓ Correct
CSubdivide without any county oversight
DIgnore HOA deed restrictions legally
Explanation
In unincorporated areas of Texas counties, land use is generally less regulated than in cities (no zoning), though building codes, subdivision regulations, and private deed restrictions still apply. Cities have extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) in areas near city limits.
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