Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Pharr, TX (2026)

1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Pharr, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Sit-Lie Rules

Pharr bans blocking sidewalks with goods, vehicles, or any other objects, criminalizing conduct that includes sitting or camping with belongings on public walkways under Chapter 114 of the city code.

Pharr Sidewalk Obstruction Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Sec. 114-2.

It shall be unlawful for any person to in any manner obstruct the use by pedestrians of any sidewalk, public easement or street in the city by placing, depositing or suffering to remain thereon, or permitting any of his servants, employees or persons under his control to deposit, place or suffer to remain thereon, any goods, wares, merchandise, material, vehicle or other objects whatever.

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