Texas Election Code Section 259.002 protects the right to display political signs on private property in Tomball. The city cannot prohibit political signs on residential lots. HOAs may regulate size but cannot ban them. Signs in the public right-of-way are subject to removal.
Texas Election Code Section 259.002 protects property owners' right to display political signs. Tomball cannot prohibit political signs on private residential property. The city's sign regulations exempt political signs from permit requirements when displayed on private property. Signs placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, traffic signs, or city property may be removed without notice by the city. Texas Property Code Section 202.009 limits HOA restrictions — associations cannot ban political signs but may impose reasonable size restrictions up to 4 by 6 feet and limit display to 90 days before and 10 days after the election. Political signs must not obstruct traffic visibility at intersections or block sight triangles. In Tomball's Historic Old Town district, political signs on private property remain protected by state law despite any overlay district standards. Contact Code Enforcement at (281) 290-1012 for questions about sign placement near rights-of-way.
Signs placed in the public right-of-way or on utility poles are removed without notice. Signs obstructing traffic visibility may be removed immediately for safety. Signs remaining more than 10 days after an election may face enforcement. HOAs banning political signs violate Texas Property Code Section 202.009.
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