How Richardson Handles Soliciting & Door-to-Door: A Practical Guide

Richardson maintains 144 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with soliciting & door-to-door. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Richardson falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Solicitor Permits

Richardson requires solicitation permits under Chapter 12, Article V (Ord. No. 3544). The permit fee is $35 non-refundable application fee plus $10 per person. Permit cards must be displayed at all times while soliciting.

Key details: Permit Fee: $35 application + $10/person. Display: Permit card visible at all times. Authority: Ch. 12, Art. V; Ord. 3544. Processing: Richardson Police Department.

Soliciting without a permit is a misdemeanor. Fines may be assessed for each day of violation. Violating the terms of a permit may result in permit revocation.

No-Knock Registry

Richardson's solicitation ordinance recognizes 'No Solicitors' signs. The sign must be a weatherproof card not less than 3x4 inches with letters not less than 2/3 inch high. All solicitors must honor posted No Solicitor signs.

Key details: Sign Size: 3 in × 4 in minimum. Letter Height: 2/3 inch minimum. Material: Weatherproof. Effect: All solicitors must honor.

Soliciting at a property with a properly posted No Solicitors sign is a violation with fines and potential permit revocation.

The Bottom Line

Richardson'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 Richardson is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Richardson's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.