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Round Rock, TX Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
City Code § 28-20
Peddler ID card
Mandatory before selling
Canvasser/solicitor card
Voluntary, not required
Fee
$50 flat, valid 3 months
Issuing agency
Round Rock Police Department

Summary

Round Rock requires peddlers to get a police-issued ID card before selling door-to-door; canvassers and solicitors can get one voluntarily.

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to act as a peddler without having first applied for and obtained an identification card from the city police department. It shall also be unlawful for any person or persons to act as a peddler in the city without carrying such identification card while engaged in such soliciting or selling. Canvassers and solicitors are not required to have an identification card, but any canvasser or solicitor desiring an identification card for the purpose of reassuring city residents of the canvasser's or solicitor's good faith may voluntarily submit an application for an identification card.

Full Breakdown

City Code Sec. 28-20 makes it unlawful to act as a peddler in Round Rock without first applying for and obtaining an identification card from the police department, and unlawful to peddle without carrying that card. Canvassers and solicitors aren't required to hold one, but may apply voluntarily to reassure residents. The Police Department issues cards for a $50 flat fee, valid three months.

Violations & Fines

Peddling without the required ID card is a misdemeanor offense under the city's general penalty provision; police can also cite anyone who fails to carry the card while selling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all door-to-door sellers need a permit in Round Rock?
No. Only peddlers (those selling goods) must obtain the police ID card; canvassers and solicitors may get one voluntarily but aren't required to.
Where do I apply for a Round Rock peddler ID card?
At the Round Rock Police Department, 2701 N. Mays Street, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the card costs $50 and is valid three months.

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