Is there a 10-acre exception to platting in Texas?
TexasReviewed October 2026
Yes. Under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.0015, a county may not require a plat when all lots in the division are more than 10 acres. Other exceptions include land to be used primarily for agriculture, farming, ranching, wildlife management or timber with no public dedications; divisions into four or fewer lots transferred to relatives within the third degree; sales to veterans through the Veterans' Land Board; and a few others. Counties may still regulate road access and other matters, and a city ETJ may have its own rules. Exceptions apply to the plat requirement only, so septic, floodplain and driveway permits are still needed.
Check your local rule. This varies by state, county or city. Your permitting office has the final word; the official lookup pages below show you who that is.