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League City, TX Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

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

Key Facts

Code Section
Ch. 125, Art. VIII
Private Property
Protected by TX Election Code
Rights-of-Way
May be regulated
Utility Poles
Signs prohibited

Summary

League City regulates signs under Chapter 125, Article VIII. Political signs on private property are protected by the First Amendment and Texas Election Code. The city cannot prohibit political signs but may regulate size and placement in rights-of-way.

Sec. 259.001. NOTICE REQUIREMENT ON POLITICAL ADVERTISING SIGNS. (a) The following notice must be written on each political advertising sign: "NOTICE: IT IS A VIOLATION OF STATE LAW (CHAPTERS 392 AND 393, TRANSPORTATION CODE), TO PLACE THIS SIGN IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF A HIGHWAY." (b) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) knowingly enters into a contract to print or make a political advertising sign that does not contain the notice required by Subsection (a); or (2) instructs another person to place a political advertising sign that does not contain the notice required by Subsection (a). (c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

Source: Ch. 125, Art. VIII - SignsView official code

Full Breakdown

Chapter 125, Article VIII governs all signage in League City. Section 125-8.1 establishes the purpose of sign regulations. Under Texas Election Code Section 259.002, political signs on private property cannot be prohibited by local ordinances. League City may regulate sign placement in public rights-of-way and on public property. Section 125-8.3 prohibits signs affixed to utility poles or trees. Political signs in rights-of-way may be subject to removal. Signs must not constitute traffic hazards under Section 125-8.3(2). First Amendment protections recognized in Section 42-33(4)(d) of the noise ordinance extend to expressive activity including signage. HOAs may impose their own restrictions on political signs within their communities.

Violations & Fines

Signs in public rights-of-way may be removed. Signs creating traffic hazards: fine up to $2,000 (zoning violation). Private property political signs are protected by state law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can League City restrict political signs on my property?
No. Texas Election Code Section 259.002 protects political signs on private property. The city cannot prohibit them but may regulate signs in public rights-of-way.
Can my HOA restrict political signs?
HOAs may impose their own restrictions. Texas law limits HOA sign restrictions during election periods but rules vary. Check your HOA covenants.

Sources & Official References

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