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

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

Key Facts

HOA window
90 days before to 10 days after
Governing law
TX Election Code 259.002
Size limit
Commonly 4 by 6 feet
ROW placement
Prohibited
Removal
10 days after election

Summary

Political signs in Bexar County are protected by First Amendment and Texas Election Code Section 259.002, which prevents HOAs from banning political signs during the 90 days before an election, with size and placement rules.

City-specific rules exist: Converse, Live Oak, Universal City, and San Antonio have their own political signs rules that differ from Bexar 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.(c) This section does not prohibit the enforcement or adoption of a covenant that:(1) requires a sign to be ground-mounted; or(2) lim

Source: TX Property Code 202.009View official code

Full Breakdown

002 for HOA-governed subdivisions. Unincorporated Bexar County does not regulate the content of political signs but follows state rules on right-of-way placement. Signs may not be placed in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, or within sight-distance triangles of intersections. 002 prohibits signs within the ROW. On private residential property, homeowners can post political signs at will, subject to HOA rules. 002, HOAs cannot prohibit political signs during the period beginning 90 days before an election and ending 10 days after. HOAs may impose reasonable restrictions on size (typically limited to 4 feet by 6 feet or smaller), number per candidate or issue, placement outside common areas, and condition (must be well-maintained). Signs must be removed within 10 days after the election. Campaign finance disclosure rules are separate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my HOA ban campaign signs in my yard?
No, not during the 90 days before through 10 days after an election, under Texas Election Code Section 259.002.
Can I put signs in the median?
No. Signs in public rights-of-way, medians, and utility poles are prohibited and subject to removal.

Sources & Official References

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