2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Galveston County, Texas.
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Texas law strongly protects political signs on private property. In the City of Galveston they need no permit if under 36 sq ft, under 8 feet tall, unlit, and without moving elements; right-of-way signs must be removed within 10 days after an election.
City of Galveston LDR Sec. 5.413.B
Political signs may be placed on private property with the permission of the owner or in the City right-of-way, adjacent to such private property, or at a polling location up to 90 days before an election. Political signs within the rights-of-way must be removed within 10 days after an election.
The county sets no sign rule in unincorporated areas. In the City of Galveston, signs stapled to trees, utility poles, or trash receptacles are prohibited, so garage-sale signs must stay on private property with the owner's permission, not in the right-of-way.
City of Galveston LDR Sec. 5.301.D
The following signs are prohibited: ... Signs that are attached or applied to trees, utility poles, trash receptacles, or any other unapproved supporting structure.
1 cities in Galveston County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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