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Sign Regulations in Arlington, TX (2026)

3 verified sign regulations for Arlington, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Political Signs

Political signs in Arlington are protected by the First Amendment and Texas Election Code. Texas law (Election Code §259.003) specifically protects the right to display political signs on private property. The city's sign code applies content-neutral standards.

Arlington Political Sign Regulations

Some Restrictions

Texas Election Code Sec. 259.003 (Regulation of Political Signs by Municipality)

Sec. 259.003. REGULATION OF POLITICAL SIGNS BY MUNICIPALITY. (a) In this section, 'private real property' does not include real property subject to an easement or other encumbrance that allows a municipality to use the property for a public purpose. (b) A municipal charter provision or ordinance that regulates signs may not, for a sign that contains primarily a political message and that is loc...

Garage Sale Signs

Arlington regulates temporary signs including garage sale signs through its Unified Development Code. On-site signs are permitted during the sale. Off-site signs in the right-of-way are prohibited.

Arlington Garage Sale Sign Rules

Some Restrictions

Holiday Displays

Arlington does not have specific ordinances restricting holiday displays on private property. Seasonal decorations are permitted. Standard electrical and safety codes apply.

Arlington Holiday Display Regulations

Few Restrictions

Looking for Tarrant County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Arlington city rules.

Sign Regulations in Tarrant County