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Mission, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

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

Key Facts

General
Permitted except in posted zones
State Law
TX Transportation Code §545
Code
Mission Traffic Ordinances
Enforcement
Mission Police Department

Summary

Street parking in Mission is governed by local traffic ordinances and TX Transportation Code. Generally permitted except in designated no-parking zones.

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;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad track; or(9) where an official

Source: Mission Municipal CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Mission's street parking regulations for city limits follow standard city road rules. Vehicles may park on public streets where not prohibited by signage, provided they are currently registered, in operable condition, and moved at least once every 72 hours. Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of fire hydrants, 20 feet of intersections and crosswalks, and 30 feet of stop signs. Vehicles must park in the direction of traffic flow. Abandoned vehicles (unregistered or inoperable) will be tagged and towed after a 72-hour notice period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I park on the street in Mission?
Street parking in Mission is governed by local traffic ordinances and TX Transportation Code. Generally permitted except in designated no-parking zones.
Are there overnight street parking restrictions in Mission?
General: Permitted except in posted zones. State Law: TX Transportation Code §545. Code: Mission Traffic Ordinances. Enforcement: Mission Police Department.

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