Allen, TX Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Legal Basis
- 1st Amendment, TX Election Code
- Max Size
- 36 square feet
- Removal
- Within 10 days post-election
- Right-of-Way
- Prohibited
- HOA Limits
- Preempted 90 days pre-election
Summary
Political signs are protected speech under the First Amendment and Texas Election Code. Allen allows political signs on private property with owner consent. Signs may not exceed 36 square feet per Texas Transportation Code and must be removed within 10 days after the election.
Sec. 259.003. REGULATION OF POLITICAL SIGNS BY MUNICIPALITY. (a) In this section, "private real property" does not include real property subject to an easement or other encumbrance that allows a municipality to use the property for a public purpose. (b) A municipal charter provision or ordinance that regulates signs may not, for a sign that contains primarily a political message and that is located on private real property with the consent of the property owner: (1) prohibit the sign from being placed; (2) require a permit or approval of the municipality or impose a fee for the sign to be placed; (3) restrict the size of the sign; or (4) provide for a charge for the removal of a political sign that is greater than the charge for removal of other signs regulated by ordinance.
Full Breakdown
Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) prohibits content-based sign restrictions. Allen treats political signs under the same time, place, and manner rules as other temporary signs. Placement on public property and rights-of-way is prohibited. TX Election Code Section 259.002 protects homeowner association members from HOA bans on political signs during the 90 day pre-election window.
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