On Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:23:49 GMT, "Justin Wilson" wrote:

One reason these exist, is because in other states, the municipalities
regulate the same things, but TX has been so lax in managing some of these
things, homeowners have taken it upon themselves (for better or worse) to
manage these issues. Developers only do it because they think that's what
sells.


Deed Restrictions are in place before the developer establishes them.
These restrictions are covered by the law. Tall weeds, cats, dogs
roaming, etc. I have no HOA, but I can still be fined by the city if
I break codes which are covered under the law.

Someday I hope to buy ten acres and put a house in the middle of it
with mules, donkey's, nubian goats and horses. Maybe one castrated
steer, who otherwise would have become a steak at Outback. I can make
cheese from my sweet nubians and ride the mules. Horses and donkeys
to keep one another company. If I could have giraffe I would!

I have no idea why Austin and the surrounding cities insist on growing
it up so overpopulated the roads can sustain the traffic. I like it
as a small town. I'm from New York. I could easily go back there if
I want big city.

Sorry for the tangent.