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Neighbor Law

Information about Texas law on issues between neighbors like fencing, trees, and noise.

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Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.

Land Ownership

Owning Your Piece of Texas: Key Laws Texas Landowners Need to Know
A publication from the Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension that discusses various aspects of land ownership with a slight focus on agricultural land. Topics include fence law, mineral and water rights & access to property.

Books & E-Books

E-Books

Texas residents can access e-books with a free library account.

Neighbor law : fences, trees, boundaries & noise
This e-book provides information about your legal rights and responsibilities as a neighbor.
Everybody's guide to small claims court
This Nolo title includes small claims procedures for every state. Chapters discuss basic procedures like writing demand letters, filing and serving papers, preparing evidence, and mediating an out-of-court settlement.
Know your rights! : answers to Texans' everyday legal questions
Practical, easy-to-understand answers to questions about common legal issues. Chapter 15 of this book discusses neighborly problems.

Books

Available when you visit the library in person.

Texas litigation guide [print book]
See Volume 18, Chapter 280 for a discussion on issues involving adjoining landowners.

See Volume 18, Chapter 281 for a discussion on easements.

See Volume 19A, Chapter 311 for a discussion on nuisances.

Related Guides

Below are links to other related research guides you may want to check out for additional information.

Abandoned Property
Topics include abandoned vehicles & homes, adverse possession and trespassing.
Animal Law
Topics include animal control, pets, service animals and hunting & fishing.
Flying the Flag
Etiquette and protocol for flying the United States and Texas flags
Landlord/Tenant Law
Renter's rights, lockouts and evictions and more on the landlord/tenant relationship.
Property Owners' Associations
Topics include restrictive covenants (CC&Rs), meetings, voting, foreclosures and more.
Recording Laws
Topics include video surveillance, security cameras and drones.
Small Claims Cases
Neighborly disputes are often settled in these types of cases. Learn more about filing a small claims case in Texas justice of the peace courts.

Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.