McKinney, TX Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- State Preemption
- TX Election Code §259.003
- Max Size
- 36 sq ft
- Right-of-Way
- Prohibited
- Removal
- 10 days post-election
Summary
McKinney follows Texas Election Code §259.003 which preempts most local restrictions on political signs. Signs up to 36 square feet allowed on private property during election periods.
Sec. 259.003. REGULATION OF POLITICAL SIGNS BY MUNICIPALITY. ... (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; or (4) provide for a charge for the removal of a political sign that is greater than the charge for removal of other signs regulated by ordinance. ... (d) Subsection (b) does not apply to a sign that: (1) has an effective area greater than 36 feet; (2) is more than eight feet high; (3) is illuminated; or (4) has any moving elements.
Full Breakdown
Political signs cannot be banned by cities on residential property. Size limit per state law: 36 square feet. Must be placed on private property with owner consent; public right-of-way placement prohibited. HOAs may impose reasonable size and time restrictions under TX Election Code 259.002 but cannot ban political signs outright. Signs must be removed within 10 days after election.
Violations & Fines
Right-of-way placement: signs removed without notice. HOA fines vary.
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