Dallas County, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- County Ordinance
- None
- State Law
- TX Transportation Code
- Commercial
- §545.307 (if posted)
- Enforcement
- Dallas County Sheriff
Summary
General parking on county roads governed by TX Transportation Code. No county-specific parking ordinance. Dallas County Sheriff enforces state traffic law. TX Trans Code §545.307 addresses commercial vehicle overnight parking where posted (requires 25% resident petition).
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle: (1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street; (2) on a sidewalk; (3) in an intersection; (4) on a crosswalk; (5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings ... (9) where an official sign prohibits stopping.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Street parking in unincorporated Dallas County is governed by state traffic law only. There is no county-specific parking ordinance. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office enforces Texas Transportation Code provisions on public roads. Texas Transportation Code Section 545.307 allows restrictions on commercial motor vehicle parking on residential streets between 10 PM and 6 AM where signs are posted, but this requires a petition from at least 25% of residents in the affected area. General parking violations on county roads are handled under state law. There are no time-limited parking zones, residential permit parking, or other municipal-style parking programs.
Violations & Fines
State traffic law violations: per TX Transportation Code. No county parking citations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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