Longview, TX Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- Chief of Police
- Permit duration
- Up to 12 months
- Allowed hours
- 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at residences
- Max penalty
- Up to $500 per day
- ID required
- Photo and valid state ID
Summary
Longview requires a permit from the Chief of Police before anyone goes door-to-door selling merchandise or services, with permits valid up to 12 months and mandatory ID display.
No person, personally, by agent, or as the agent of another, may engage in, transact, or conduct the business or occupation of door-to-door soliciting or temporary outdoor vending, as herein defined, either as principal or as agent or employee of any other person, unless a valid permit has been issued as provided in this chapter.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: June 2026: This code is current through Ordinances 4635 passed 06.25.26).
Full Breakdown
Anyone conducting door-to-door soliciting or vending in Longview must first file a written application with the Chief of Police, providing identification, a recent photo, and, for food sales, a mobile food permit. Permits run up to 12 months, and each employee or agent must hold a separate one. The city can deny a permit for false information, unpaid fees, or an applicant's felony or misdemeanor conviction for fraud, theft, burglary, or violence. Solicitors must carry the permit and show it to police on request, and door-to-door sales are limited to 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. unless the resident posts other hours. Violations are a misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
Soliciting without a permit, violating permit terms, or ignoring a posted 'No Soliciting' sign is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500, with each day a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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