Dallas County, TX Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)
Key Facts
- County Regulation
- None
- HOA Religious Display
- 25 sq ft per door protected
- State Law
- TX Property Code Section 202.011
- Duration Limits
- None at county level
Summary
No county regulation on holiday displays. TX Property Code Section 202.011 limits HOA authority over religious displays (25 sq ft per door). First Amendment protects seasonal expression on private property.
Sec. 202.018. REGULATION OF DISPLAY OF CERTAIN RELIGIOUS ITEMS. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a property owners' association may not enforce or adopt a provision in a dedicatory instrument, including a restrictive covenant, that prohibits a property owner or resident from displaying or affixing on the owner's or resident's property or dwelling one or more religious items the display of which is motivated by the owner's or resident's sincere religious belief.(b) This section does not prohibit the enforcement or adoption of a provision in a dedicatory instrument, including a restrictive covenant, that, to the extent allowed by the constitution of this state and the Unit
Full Breakdown
Holiday displays in unincorporated Dallas County are unregulated at the county level. TX Property Code Section 202.011 limits HOA authority over religious displays, allowing items up to 25 square feet on each entry door without HOA interference. First Amendment protections broadly cover holiday and seasonal displays on private property. The county has no lighting restrictions, display duration limits, or permit requirements for seasonal decorations.
Violations & Fines
No county violations. HOA restrictions on religious items violate TX Property Code Section 202.011 if within size limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there rules for holiday decorations in unincorporated Dallas County?
Can my HOA make me take down holiday lights?
Sources & Official References
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