Cedar Park's Soliciting & Door-to-Door: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles soliciting & door-to-door a little differently. In Cedar Park, Texas, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Solicitor Permits

Cedar Park Code Art. 6.04 requires a city-issued permit for any peddler or solicitor; applications are filed online through MyGovernmentOnline with a 72-hour minimum review by the Director of Development Services.

Key details: Permit required for commercial soliciting: Yes (Art. 6.04). Review period: ≥72 hours. Application portal: MyGovernmentOnline. Allowed hours: 7 a.m. (or 30 min after sunrise) to 8 p.m. (or 30 min after sunset). First Amendment carve-out: Religious/political canvassing — limited regulation.

Soliciting without a permit, or outside the permitted hours, is a Class C misdemeanor under Art. 6.04 and Code §1.01.009 (up to $500).

No-Knock Registry

Under Code Art. 6.04, it is unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to enter property displaying a posted 'No Solicitation,' 'No Peddlers,' 'No Trespassing,' or similar sign of at least 3 by 4 inches near the main entrance; Cedar Park enforces sign-based opt-out rather than a citywide no-knock registry.

Key details: Citywide do-not-knock registry: No — sign-based opt-out. Minimum sign size: 3 in × 4 in. Sign location: Conspicuous, near main entrance. Penalty for violating posted sign: Class C misdemeanor, up to $500.

Approaching a residence in defiance of a posted sign is a separate Class C misdemeanor under Art. 6.04 carrying a fine up to $500 under Code §1.01.009 and may result in permit revocation by the Director of Development Services.

The Bottom Line

Cedar Park's soliciting & door-to-door rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Cedar Park is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Cedar Park can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.