Richardson, TX Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Ch. 18; TX Election Code §259.001
- Private Property
- Protected by state law
- Right-of-Way
- Signs prohibited
- Permit
- Generally not required for political signs
Summary
Richardson regulates signs under Chapter 18. Texas Election Code Sec. 259.001 broadly protects political signs on private property. Local governments may not prohibit political signs except for reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions related to safety.
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.(d) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (b) that the political advertising sign was printed or made before September 1
Full Breakdown
Chapter 18 of the Richardson Code governs all signs. Under Texas Election Code Section 259.001, cities may not prohibit a person from placing a political sign on private property with the owner's consent. Local restrictions may only address reasonable time, place, and manner issues such as safety sight lines at intersections. Richardson's sign code may require permits for certain sign types but political signs are generally exempt from permit requirements under state law. Signs may not be placed in public right-of-way or on utility poles. The Texas Department of Transportation also restricts signs on state highway rights-of-way.
Violations & Fines
Political signs in the right-of-way or creating safety hazards may be removed. Property owners retain the right to display political signs on their own property.
Frequently Asked Questions
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