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Tree Service in Lockhart, TX

Lockhart protects any tree 72 inches or more in circumference (roughly 23 inches DBH) and requires a Tree Removal Permit. The city lists 27 protected native species including all common oaks, pecan, cedar elm, bald cypress, magnolias, and pines. Permits are only granted when the tree is hazardous, dead, dying, or diseased, and replacement trees may be required. Contact Development Services at 512-398-3461 or developmentservices@lockhart-tx.org. Confirm current rules with Lockhart Development Services before removal.

Tree permits in Lockhart

Ordinance
Lockhart Development Services Tree Protection
Permit required at
23 inches DBH
If a protected tree comes down
Permit only granted if tree is hazardous, dead, dying, or diseased. Replacement tree may be required as condition of approval.
Protected species
Live Oak, Shumard Oak, White Oak, Spanish Oak, other oak varieties, Pecan, Hickories, Magnolias, Pine species, Bald Cypress, Cedar Elm
Code citation
Lockhart Code of Ordinances — Tree Protection

Who issues the permit: Lockhart Development Services — 512-398-3461 — developmentservices@lockhart-tx.org

Ordinance details verified 2026-04-20 against the sources below. Confirm current rules with Lockhart before removal.

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Tree permits in Lockhart — common questions

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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Lockhart?

Trees 72” circumference (~23” DBH) or larger protected; 27 native/desirable species; permit only granted if hazardous/dead/diseased.

Which trees are protected in Lockhart?

Live Oak, Shumard Oak, White Oak, Spanish Oak, other oak varieties, Pecan, Hickories, Magnolias, Pine species, Bald Cypress, Cedar Elm

What does Lockhart require when a protected tree is removed?

Permit only granted if tree is hazardous, dead, dying, or diseased. Replacement tree may be required as condition of approval.

Who issues tree permits in Lockhart?

Lockhart Development Services — 512-398-3461 — developmentservices@lockhart-tx.org

Which code governs tree removal in Lockhart?

Lockhart Code of Ordinances — Tree Protection

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