Katy, TX Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- Authority
- Ordinance No. 2243
- Sign height
- At least 1 inch
- Sign type
- Weatherproof, bold print
- Posting location
- At or near main entrance
Summary
Katy Ordinance No. 2243 lets residents block solicitors by posting a weatherproof no-solicitation sign at least one inch tall in bold print near the main entrance, making any further solicitation a code violation.
Sec. 30.05. CRIMINAL TRESPASS. (a) 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. (b) For purposes of this section: ... (2) "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 indicating that entry is forbidden.
Full Breakdown
Under Katy's Ordinance No. 2243, a homeowner or business operator who does not want to be approached by peddlers, charitable solicitors, or itinerant merchants may post a weatherproof sign at least one inch in height in bold print at or near the main entrance. Once that sign is visible, any registered solicitor who continues to approach or knock at the property is in violation of the ordinance, even if they hold a current Katy Police Department permit. Residents should report violations to KPD at 281-391-4848.
Violations & Fines
Soliciting at a property displaying a compliant no-solicitation sign can result in citation, permit revocation, and removal from the Katy solicitor registry, with repeat offenses prosecuted as criminal trespass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Katy no-solicitation sign apply to political and religious canvassers?
What should the sign say to qualify under Ordinance 2243?
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