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Parking Rules in Tarrant County, TX (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Tarrant County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tarrant County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Commercial & Oversized Vehicles

Tarrant County has no commercial vehicle parking ordinance for unincorporated areas. Texas Transportation Code §545.307 provides statewide limits on heavy commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. HOA deed restrictions commonly restrict commercial vehicles.

Tarrant County Commercial Vehicle Parking

Few Restrictions

Tex. Transp. Code Sec. 621.001 (Commercial Motor Vehicle - Definitions)

Sec. 621.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:(1) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, designed or used for:(A) the transportation of property; or(B) delivery purposes.(2) "Commission" means the Texas Transportation Commission.(3) "Department" means the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.(4) "Director" means:(A) the executive director of the departme...

Overnight Parking

Tarrant County has no general overnight parking ban in unincorporated areas. Vehicles on county roads must not block lanes, drainage, or sight distance under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 545.

Overnight Parking in Tarrant County

Few Restrictions

Tex. Transp. Code Sec. 683.002(a)

Sec. 683.002. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, a motor vehicle is abandoned if the motor vehicle: (1) is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours; (2) has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours; (3) has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person...

Abandoned Vehicles

Tarrant County abandoned vehicle enforcement follows Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683. Vehicles left 48+ hours on public roads or inoperable 72+ hours may be tagged, towed, and sold at auction.

Abandoned Vehicles in Tarrant County

Light Restrictions

Tex. Transportation Code Sec. 683.002(a)

Sec. 683.002. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, a motor vehicle is abandoned if the motor vehicle: (1) is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours; (2) has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours; (3) has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person...

Parking Rules by City in Tarrant County

8 cities in Tarrant County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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