3 rules for unincorporated Guadalupe County, Texas.
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Political signs are strongly protected here. Election Code 259.003 bars Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo from banning, charging for, or size-limiting a political sign on consenting private property, and 259.002 stops an HOA from removing yard signs near an election.
Tex. Election Code §259.002
Except as otherwise provided by this section, a property owners' association may not enforce or adopt a restrictive covenant that prohibits a property owner from displaying on the owner's property one or more signs advertising a candidate or measure for an election: (1) on or after the 90th day before the date of the election to which the sign relates; or (2) before the 10th day after that elec...
On your own property in unincorporated Guadalupe County there is no county rule on garage-sale signs. But Transportation Code 393.002 makes it illegal to stake a sign in a public road right-of-way, and Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo limit off-premise signs.
Tex. Transp. Code §393.002
Except as provided by Sections 393.0025 and 393.0026, a person may not place a sign on the right-of-way of a public road unless the placement of the sign is authorized by state law.
Guadalupe County has no ordinance on holiday lights, inflatables, or yard displays in unincorporated areas; HOA deed restrictions set any limits. Property Code 202.018 bars an HOA from banning religious-motivated displays on an owner's property or dwelling.
Tex. Prop. Code §202.018
Except as otherwise provided by this section, a property owners' association may not enforce or adopt a provision in a dedicatory instrument, including a restrictive covenant, that prohibits a property owner or resident from displaying or affixing on the owner's or resident's property or dwelling one or more religious items the display of which is motivated by the owner's or resident's sincere ...
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