Arlington, TX Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- State Protection
- TX Election Code §259.003
- Display Period
- 90 days before to 10 days after election
- Permit Required
- No permit for political signs
- Right-of-Way
- Signs prohibited
- HOA Ban
- Cannot prohibit political signs
Summary
Political signs in Arlington are protected by the First Amendment and Texas Election Code. Texas law (Election Code §259.003) specifically protects the right to display political signs on private property. The city's sign code applies content-neutral standards.
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;
Full Breakdown
Texas Election Code §259.003 protects the right to display political signs. A city or HOA may not prohibit a political sign on private property. Signs may be displayed up to 90 days before and 10 days after an election. Size restrictions may apply per the city's UDC. Signs in the public right-of-way are generally prohibited. The city enforces content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions.
Violations & Fines
Signs in the right-of-way may be removed. Content-based restrictions are unconstitutional. Violations of the Texas Election Code's sign protections may result in legal action against the city or HOA.
Frequently Asked Questions
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