Leander, TX Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

Political signs in Leander are governed by the city's Sign Ordinance (Code Chapter 3, Article 3.08), which tracks Texas state law. Under Section 3.08.009 (Exempt Signs), 'Political signs on private property, including private passenger vehicle' are exempt from a sign permit provided the sign does not exceed 36 square feet in size or 8 feet tall, is not illuminated, and has no moving elements; signs 'may be placed on any private property, but only with the consent of the owner or occupant.' Section 3.08.010 separately lists as prohibited any 'Political signs greater than thirty-six (36) square feet in size and/or eight (8') feet in height.' These thresholds match Texas Election Code Chapter 259 (Section 259.003), under which a municipality may not require a permit, charge a fee, or restrict the size of a qualifying political sign on private property with the owner's consent — the state protection is lost only if a sign is over 36 square feet, over 8 feet high, illuminated, or has moving elements. For public property and rights-of-way, Leander's ordinance prohibits political signs except near polling locations: signs must be outside the 100-foot polling marker, use only an 'H' stake, are capped at 18 inches by 24 inches, are limited to five signs per candidate or proposition per polling location, and may be displayed no more than 12 hours before the polls open and must be removed within 24 hours after election day.