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Pasadena, TX Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

Commercial Ban
10 PM–6 AM on posted streets
Weight Threshold
Over 10,000 lbs
State Law
TX Transportation Code §545.307
Enforcement
Pasadena Police Department

Summary

Texas Transportation Code §545.307 prohibits parking commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs on posted residential streets between 10 PM and 6 AM. Pasadena enforces this through the Police Department. The city's parking regulations may impose additional restrictions.

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 in charge of the property for more than 48 hours; (4) has been left unattended on the right-of-way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than 48 hours; (5) has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on the right-of-way of a turnpike project ...

Source: TX Transportation Code §545.307View official code

Full Breakdown

Pasadena enforces Texas Transportation Code §545.307, which prohibits parking commercial motor vehicles weighing over 10,000 lbs on residential streets between 10 PM and 6 AM where signs are posted. The Pasadena Police Department handles overnight parking enforcement. The city's own parking regulations may impose additional restrictions in specific areas. Subdivision deed restrictions commonly limit overnight street parking for all vehicle types. The Off-Street Parking Ordinance establishes minimum parking ratios for developments to ensure adequate off-street parking availability.

Violations & Fines

Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Pasadena code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my commercial truck overnight on the street in Pasadena?
On posted residential streets, commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs cannot park between 10 PM and 6 AM under Texas law.
Does Pasadena have its own overnight parking rules?
The city enforces state law and may have additional area-specific restrictions. Check your subdivision deed restrictions for other overnight parking rules.

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