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

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Registration required
Yes, before selling door-to-door
Fee
None
Valid period
30 days
Allowed hours
10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Max penalty
$500 fine, Class C misdemeanor

Summary

Texarkana requires anyone selling door-to-door to register with the city, carry the registration, and follow strict calling-hour and no-solicitation-sign rules.

It is an offense for any person to engage in door-to-door selling in the city without registering as provided in this article.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 27).

Full Breakdown

Under city code Article IX, any person going house to house to sell merchandise or services must first complete a city registration form listing identifying details, the products offered, and a sworn statement of no disqualifying felony or sex-offender history. Registration is free and valid for 30 days, but must be carried at all times while selling. Door-to-door sellers may only approach homes between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., never on federal holidays without a prior invite, and must stay away from any house posting a two-inch-letter 'No Solicitation' sign. Religious, political, civic, and nonprofit canvassers are exempt.

Violations & Fines

Any violation of the door-to-door selling article, including selling without registering or ignoring a No Solicitation sign, is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to sell door-to-door in Texarkana, TX?
Yes. You must complete a free city registration form and carry it while selling, per Sec. 28-261 and 28-265.
What hours can door-to-door sellers knock in Texarkana?
Only 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and never on a federal holiday without a prior invitation from the resident.
Does this apply to political or church canvassers?
No. Religious, political, civic, and nonprofit canvassing is specifically exempted under Sec. 28-270.

Sources & Official References

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