3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Travis County, Texas.
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Political signs are broadly protected under Texas Election Code §259.002 and the First Amendment. Travis County and Austin cannot ban political signs on private residential property, though size and duration limits apply.
Tex. Elec. Code Sec. 259.003
Sec. 259.003. REGULATION OF POLITICAL SIGNS BY MUNICIPALITY. (a) In this section, "private real property" does not include real property subject to an easement or other encumbrance that allows a municipality to use the property for a public purpose. (b) A municipal charter provision or ordinance that regulates signs may not, for a sign that contains primarily a political message and that is loc...
Garage sale signs are allowed on private property during the sale but prohibited in public right-of-way. Austin City Code §25-10-152 limits off-premise temporary signs; Travis County bans signs in county road ROW.
Tex. Transp. Code Sec. 394.002 (Application of Chapter - Rural Road Signs)
Sec. 394.002. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER. (a) This chapter applies only to a sign that is:(1) outdoors; and(2) visible from the main-traveled way of a rural road.(b) In this section, "rural road" means a road, street, way, or bridge:(1) that is located in an unincorporated area;(2) that is not privately owned or controlled;(3) any part of which is open to the public for vehicular traffic;...
Holiday decorations and displays are permitted in Travis County and Austin without permit, provided they do not create traffic hazards, encroach on public right-of-way, or violate noise/light ordinances. HOA restrictions are common.
Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 202.012 (Flag Display)
Sec. 202.012. FLAG DISPLAY. (a) A property owners' association may not, except as provided in this section, adopt or enforce a dedicatory instrument provision that prohibits, restricts, or has the effect of prohibiting or restricting an owner from the display of:(1) the flag of the United States of America;(2) the flag of the State of Texas; or(3) an official or replica flag of any branch...
1 cities in Travis County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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