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Harris County, TX Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

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

Key Facts

County Ordinance
None for garage sale signs
State Law
No signs on public ROW
Deed Restrictions
May apply in subdivisions
Enforcement
TxDOT for state ROW violations

Summary

Harris County has no specific ordinance regulating garage sale signs in unincorporated areas. Texas state law prohibits signs on public rights-of-way, utility poles, and traffic signs. Deed restrictions in subdivisions may impose additional sign limitations.

City-specific rules exist: Humble, Baytown, Houston, Tomball, Bellaire, Pasadena, and La Porte have their own garage sale signs rules that differ from Harris County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Sec. 394.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (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. ... (5) "Sign" means a structure, display, light device, figure, painting, drawing, message, plaque, poster, billboard, or other thing that is designed, intended, or used to advertise or inform. Sec. 394.002. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.

Source: Harris County RegulationsView official code

Full Breakdown

Unincorporated Harris County does not have a standalone sign ordinance for garage sale signage. Texas Transportation Code prohibits placing any sign on public right-of-way, including roadsides, utility poles, and traffic signs. TxDOT can remove unauthorized signs from state highway rights-of-way. Individual subdivision deed restrictions commonly regulate temporary signage including size, placement, and duration. Harris County Sheriff enforces state law violations only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put garage sale signs on the road in unincorporated Harris County?
No. Texas Transportation Code prohibits placing signs on public rights-of-way statewide. Signs on utility poles or traffic signs are also illegal.

Sources & Official References

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