Travis County, TX Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Austin Max
- 6 sq ft on-premise
- ROW
- Prohibited statewide
- Removal
- Within 24 hrs post-sale
- State Law
- TX Transp §393.002
- Fine
- $100-$500
Summary
Garage sale signs are allowed on private property during the sale but prohibited in public right-of-way. Austin City Code §25-10-152 limits off-premise temporary signs; Travis County bans signs in county road ROW.
Sec. 394.002. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER. (a) This chapter applies only to a sign that is:(1) outdoors; and(2) visible from the main-traveled way of a rural road.(b) In this section, "rural road" means a road, street, way, or bridge:(1) that is located in an unincorporated area;(2) that is not privately owned or controlled;(3) any part of which is open to the public for vehicular traffic; and(4) that is under the jurisdiction of this state or a political subdivision of this state.
Full Breakdown
Austin permits one on-premise garage sale sign per street frontage, maximum 6 square feet, displayed only during sale hours. Off-premise directional signs in public right-of-way (utility poles, street signs, medians) are prohibited and subject to removal without notice under Texas Transportation Code §393.002. Travis County Public Works removes signs from county road ROW. Signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends. Staples or nails on utility poles violate Austin §25-10 and can generate a $100-500 fine.
Violations & Fines
Austin: removal plus citation up to $500. Signs on utility poles: separate violation per pole.
Sources & Official References
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