Montgomery County, TX Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- County Registry
- None exists
- Conroe Signs
- Enforced via peddler code
- Woodlands
- Signage-based enforcement
- Constitutional
- Religious/political exempt
- Trespass
- TX §30.05 Class B
Summary
Montgomery County has no no-knock registry. Conroe permits posted no-soliciting signs enforced via peddler ordinance. The Woodlands homeowners rely on village covenants and signage. TX Penal Code §30.05 criminal trespass is primary enforcement.
A person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on or in property of another, including residential land, agricultural land, a recreational vehicle park, a building, a general residential operation operating as a residential treatment center, or an aircraft or other vehicle, without effective consent and the person: (1) had notice that the entry was forbidden; or (2) received notice to depart but failed to do so. ... 'Notice' means: (A) oral or written communication by the owner or someone with apparent authority to act for the owner; ... (C) a sign or signs posted on the property or at the entrance to the building, reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, indicating that entry is forbidden ...
Full Breakdown
Montgomery County does not operate a no-knock or do-not-solicit registry for unincorporated residents. Enforcement relies on individual posted signage and Texas criminal trespass law, TX Penal Code §30.05 makes entering property with notice not to enter a Class B misdemeanor (or Class A if firearm present). Conroe Code peddler/solicitor rules require permitted commercial solicitors to observe posted no-solicitation signs at individual residences, violation is a citation offense. The Woodlands Township has no centralized no-knock registry; homeowners post signs and village-level covenants may provide additional civil enforcement. Religious canvassers (Jehovah's Witnesses, LDS missionaries) are constitutionally protected under Watchtower Bible v. Stratton (2002) and cannot be required to comply with registries, though they generally honor posted signs. Political and nonprofit canvassing similarly protected.
Violations & Fines
TX Penal Code §30.05 trespass after notice: Class B misdemeanor ($2,000 fine, up to 180 days jail). Conroe ignoring no-solicit sign: $100-$500. Woodlands: $50-$250 township citation. Repeat: permit revocation where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a no-knock list in Montgomery County?
Can I keep Jehovah's Witnesses from knocking?
Sources & Official References
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