Cedar Hill, TX Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Tex. Election Code
- Tex. Election Code 259.002 protects yard political signs
- Up to 36
- Up to 36 sq ft and 8 ft tall on private property
- Display Window: 90
- Display window: 90 days before, 10 days after election
- HOA Cannot ban
- HOA cannot ban political signs (Tex. Elec. Code 259.002)
- Public Right-of-way Placement
- Public right-of-way placement still prohibited
Summary
Texas Election Code Section 259.002 protects political signs on residential property in Cedar Hill, allowing reasonably sized signs up to 36 square feet without permit during election periods.
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Full Breakdown
Cedar Hill must comply with Tex. Election Code Section 259.002, which together protect a homeowner's right to display political signs on their own property. State law allows political signs up to 36 square feet in area and 8 feet in height, ground mounted, with no illumination or moving parts, displayed during the 90 days before and 10 days after an election. HOAs may not prohibit political signs but may regulate size, number, and timing within those statutory limits. The city sign ordinance applies the same content-neutral rules to political signs as other temporary signs regarding public right-of-way placement, which is prohibited. Signs in medians, on utility poles, or attached to traffic devices may be removed by the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
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