Legal or Not? The Surprising Truth About Leaf Blowing in Texas Streets

Sweata weatha is here and all the leaves are falling from the trees. Around this time of year, you can hear neighbors pull out their leaf blower to clear off leaves and lawn clippings. I have seen this in my neighborhood more times than I can count and never wondered if this is legal until recently.

The question only started to arise when I saw my neighbors arguing about this one day. One was blowing everything in the street and the other was threatening to call the cops because of the action. This got me wondering, will you get into trouble in Texas for blowing leaves and lawn clippings in the street?

IS THERE LEGAL CONSEQUENCE?

It is illegal In Texas to blow your lawn clippings and leaves in the street. This can create hazardous driving conditions for people who ride motorcycles. The debris can make the road slick and slippery and this can reduce the motorcycle's grip on the road. Combine this on a rainy day and it can truly insure someone. If caught doing this you could get a fine from the police.

WHAT DO TO WITH LEAVES AND LAWN CLIPPINGS

The best thing to do is collect as much into a pile and throw it in the dumpster. Using a rake is the ideal tool to get the pile you need. Then gather the leaves in a trash bag to dispose of. Yes, this takes longer and is more work but it will help you from getting into trouble with the police.