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Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Plano, TX (2026)

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

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Sit-Lie Rules

Plano enforces general obstruction and pedestrian-right-of-way ordinances rather than a dedicated sit-lie rule. Sitting or lying on commercial-district sidewalks in a manner that blocks foot traffic violates Plano City Code Chapter 38 and may draw a Class C misdemeanor citation.

Plano Sidewalk Sitting and Lying Restrictions

Few Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.03

Sec. 42.03. OBSTRUCTING HIGHWAY OR OTHER PASSAGEWAY. (a) A person commits an offense if, without legal privilege or authority, he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: (1) obstructs a highway, street, sidewalk, railway, waterway, elevator, aisle, hallway, entrance, or exit to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access, or any other place used for the passage of persons,...

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

Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Collin County