Travis County, TX Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- Posted Sign
- Legally enforceable
- State Law
- TX Penal §30.05
- Penalty
- Class B, up to $2,000
- Phone List
- TX No Call
- Report
- 3-1-1 or 512-974-5750
Summary
Posted No Soliciting signs are legally enforceable in Austin under §10-3-32. Violations constitute criminal trespass under Texas Penal Code §30.05. Residents can report violations to 3-1-1 or APD non-emergency at 512-974-5750.
Sec. 30.05. CRIMINAL TRESPASS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on or in property of another... 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; (B) fencing or other enclosure obviously designed to exclude intruders or to contain livestock; (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
A posted No Soliciting, No Trespassing, or Private Property sign at the front door or driveway entrance puts commercial solicitors on notice. Ignoring the sign converts the visit into criminal trespass under TX Penal Code §30.05 (Class B misdemeanor, up to 180 days jail and $2,000 fine, upgraded if weapon involved). Federal law (16 CFR §310.4) adds National Do Not Call Registry protections for phone solicitation; the Texas No Call List (§302 Business & Commerce Code) offers state-level protection. Religious and political canvassers retain First Amendment rights even at posted addresses, but must leave if asked.
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