Amarillo Municipal Code §§ 14-6-55 through 14-6-62 require commercial door-to-door solicitors to obtain a permit from the Amarillo Police Department before canvassing. Texas law also recognizes posted 'No Soliciting' signs as legally binding notice; violating them subjects solicitors to trespass liability.
Under Amarillo Municipal Code Sections 14-6-55 through 14-6-62, any person engaging in door-to-door sales or solicitation must apply for a solicitor's permit through the Amarillo Police Department service desk. Applications require valid identification and applicable state licenses; permits are normally processed within one business day. Solicitors who knock at a residence displaying a 'No Soliciting' sign violate both the spirit of the local ordinance and Texas common-law trespass principles. Residents may also place their address on a city do-not-knock list administered by the Police Department. Charitable and religious canvassing retains First Amendment protection and is not subject to permit requirements.
Soliciting without a permit or at a posted no-knock residence can result in a Class C misdemeanor citation, permit revocation, and fines up to $500.
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