Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Travis County, TX (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Travis County, Texas.
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Solicitor Permits
Commercial door-to-door solicitors must register with the City of Austin Police Department per Austin City Code §10-3 and carry a permit. Unincorporated Travis County has no solicitor permit requirement. Religious and political canvassing is constitutionally protected.
Soliciting: Solicitor Permits
Few RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 30.05 (Criminal Trespass)
Sec. 30.05. CRIMINAL TRESPASS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on or in property of another, including residential land, agricultural land, a recreational vehicle park, a building, a general residential operation operating as a residential treatment center, or an aircraft or other vehicle, without effective consent and the person:(1) had notice that the entry...
No-Knock Registry
Posted No Soliciting signs are legally enforceable in Austin under §10-3-32. Violations constitute criminal trespass under Texas Penal Code §30.05. Residents can report violations to 3-1-1 or APD non-emergency at 512-974-5750.
Soliciting: No Knock Rules
Light RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 30.05
Sec. 30.05. CRIMINAL TRESPASS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on or in property of another... without effective consent and the person: (1) had notice that the entry was forbidden; or (2) received notice to depart but failed to do so. (b) For purposes of this section: ... (2) "Notice" means: (A) oral or written communication by the owner or someone with apparent...
Soliciting & Door-to-Door by City in Travis County
2 cities in Travis County have their own soliciting & door-to-door rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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