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Campaign signs
Right of way
During campaign season, the landscape blooms with a special kind of flower - the political sign. Unlike wildflowers that are welcome
anywhere, putting campaign signs on public lands is illegal. So before you plant that sign, learn the law and keep Texas beautiful.
TxDOT only regulates campaign signs under chapter 394 of the Texas Transportation Code.
You need to know
It is illegal to place any signs on or within the right of way. This includes posting signs on trees, telephone poles, traf c signs and
other objects on the right of way.
Campaign signs along Texas roads can be placed on private property with the owner 's permission.
Before placing a sign inside of incorporated city limits, check with the city for applicable ordinances.
More information can be found in the Political and Campaign Signs pamphlet.
Sign removal
If you've placed your sign in the right of way or it's posing a traf c hazard, we will remove it without prior notice. All costs associated
with sign removal will be paid by the sign owner.
More information
TxDOT only controls the placement of signs in relation to the highway. For other questions concerning campaign signs or political
advertising, you may wish to visit the Texas Ethics Commission .
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Contact the Right of Way Division.
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