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San Antonio, TX Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

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Verified 1 month ago|Source: San Antonio Code of Ordinances Chapter 16 Article IX – Peddlers, Hawkers, Canvassers and Solicitors →

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Key Facts

Code Section: Chapter 16, Sec. 16-226; Sec. 19-8
No-Soliciting Signs: Respected; SAPD responds to violations
Vehicle Soliciting: Prohibited under Sec. 19-8
Enforcement: Call SAPD non-emergency for complaints
Child Protection: Causing a child to solicit from vehicles prohibited

Summary

San Antonio maintains a no-soliciting framework where residents can display 'No Soliciting' signs. While the city does not operate a formal no-knock registry, solicitors who ignore posted signs may face enforcement action. The peddler permit ordinance (Chapter 16, Sec. 16-226) authorizes SAPD to respond to complaints about solicitors in posted neighborhoods. Soliciting from vehicle occupants is separately prohibited under Sec. 19-8.

Full Breakdown

San Antonio offers a no-knock or no-soliciting registry allowing residents to opt out of door-to-door sales visits. Registered addresses are added to a list provided to all permitted solicitors. Solicitors who knowingly visit a registered address or ignore a posted no-soliciting sign face citations. Residents can register online, by phone, or at city hall. The registry does not apply to political, religious, or nonprofit canvassers, which are protected speech.

Violations & Fines

Ignoring no-soliciting sign: $50 to $250. Visiting registered address: $100 to $500. Repeated violations may result in permit revocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a No Soliciting sign stop door-to-door salespeople?

While San Antonio doesn't have a formal no-knock registry, SAPD can be called to verify that solicitors have valid permits. Solicitors are required to have permits and operate only during allowed hours (8 AM–8 PM for residences).

Is panhandling from cars illegal?

Yes. Sec. 19-8 prohibits soliciting from occupants of vehicles. It is also illegal to cause a child to solicit from vehicle occupants. Both offenses are enforceable by SAPD.

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San Antonio, TX Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

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