Residents can post No Soliciting signs at their front door. Texas Penal Code 30.05 makes ignoring the sign criminal trespass, and city solicitor permits can be revoked for violations.
Universal City recognizes and enforces resident decisions to opt out of door-to-door solicitation through visible No Soliciting or No Trespassing signs. Under Texas Penal Code 30.05, a person who enters or remains on property after receiving notice that entry is forbidden, including through a posted sign, commits criminal trespass, a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days jail and a 2,000 dollar fine. A sign visible from the approach to the front door generally satisfies the notice requirement. Commercial solicitors permitted by the Police Department are required by the ordinance to honor No Soliciting signs, and violations can result in revocation of the city permit as well as criminal charges. Residents may also maintain private Do Not Knock registries through the HOA if applicable. Courier deliveries, political canvassing, religious outreach, and charitable canvassing are not considered commercial solicitation and are generally permitted despite No Soliciting signs, though residents can ask them to leave and assert criminal trespass if they remain.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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