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Mcallen, TX Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Summary

Mcallen prohibits external business signage at home occupations. No commercial evidence visible from the street.

Sec. 394.001. DEFINITIONS. ... (1) "On-premise sign" means a freestanding sign identifying or advertising a business, person, or activity, and installed and maintained on the same premises as the business, person, or activity. (2) "Off-premise sign" means a sign displaying advertising that pertains to a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, service, or product not principally located or primarily manufactured or sold on the premises on which the sign is located. ... Sec. 394.041. HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. (a) An on-premise or off-premise sign may not be higher than 42-1/2 feet, excluding a cutout that extends above the rectangular border, measured from the highest point on the sign to the grade level of the road from which the sign is viewed.

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Full Breakdown

Mcallen home occupation regulations prohibit external signage, banners, or displays. No commercial vehicles with business signage in driveways. Window displays prohibited. Intent is to maintain residential character. HOAs typically have even stricter sign restrictions. Texas has no state-level home business signage preemption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put up a sign?
No. External business signage is prohibited at home occupations.
What about my work vehicle?
Commercial vehicles with signage may be restricted. Check Mcallen and HOA rules.

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