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Harris County, TX Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Private Property
Protected by TX Election Code
Timing
90 days before to 10 days after
Public ROW
Signs prohibited
HOA Authority
Can regulate but not ban

Summary

Texas Election Code Chapter 259 protects the right to display political signs on private property. Harris County cannot restrict political signage beyond state law. Signs may not be placed on public rights-of-way. Campaign signs are limited to 90 days before and 10 days after elections.

City-specific rules exist: Baytown, Humble, Tomball, Bellaire, and Houston have their own political signs rules that differ from Harris County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Sec. 259.002. REGULATION OF DISPLAY OF POLITICAL SIGNS BY PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION. (a) In this section, "property owners' association" has the meaning assigned by Section 202.001, Property Code.(b) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a property owners' association may not enforce or adopt a restrictive covenant that prohibits a property owner from displaying on the owner's property one or more signs advertising a candidate or measure for an election:(1) on or after the 90th day before the date of the election to which the sign relates; or(2) before the 10th day after that election date.

Source: TX Election Code Ch. 259View official code

Full Breakdown

Texas Election Code §259.001 protects political sign display on private property and limits local regulation. Signs cannot be placed on public rights-of-way, utility poles, traffic signs, or government property. Campaign signs may be displayed beginning 90 days before an election and must be removed within 10 days after. TxDOT removes unauthorized signs from state highway rights-of-way. Property owners' associations may regulate sign size, number, and placement duration but cannot ban political signs entirely. Harris County has no additional political sign ordinance for unincorporated areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put political signs in my yard in Harris County?
Yes. Texas Election Code protects your right to display political signs on private property. Signs can go up 90 days before an election and must be removed within 10 days after.
Can my HOA ban political yard signs?
No. Texas law prohibits HOAs from completely banning political signs, though they can impose reasonable restrictions on size, number, and placement duration.

Sources & Official References

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