Unincorporated Travis County has no sign ordinance outside highway right-of-way (TxDOT jurisdiction). Austin Code 25-10 limits home occupation signage to one non-illuminated nameplate, maximum 2 sq ft, flat-mounted to building. Temporary contractor/real estate signs follow separate limits. HOAs often prohibit all commercial signage.
Texas counties lack sign regulation authority for private property; unincorporated Travis County only enforces state highway right-of-way rules (TxDOT). Austin City Code 25-10-127 allows home occupation signs: one sign, 2 sq ft maximum, non-illuminated, attached flat to the building (no freestanding, no roof signs, no projecting signs). Residential real estate signs limited to 6 sq ft. Political signs protected under TX Election Code 259.002 for 90 days before election. Temporary garage sale signs: 2 sq ft, on-site only, remove within 24 hours after event. HOAs commonly prohibit business signage entirely; TX Property Code 202.009 preserves right to display US flag and political signs against HOA restriction.
Austin: verbal warning, then 100 dollar fine first offense, 200 dollars subsequent, up to 500 dollars per day for continuing violation. Illegal right-of-way signs: TxDOT removal without notice. HOA: per deed, typically 50-500 dollars.
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