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Political Sign Posting and Electioneering Information
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This page is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for candidate due diligence related to sign placement and electioneering. It is important that candidates make themselves aware of current state laws and local regulations to avoid potential civil or criminal penalties. The information included in this page is subject to change at any time and is not an all-inclusive listing.
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Rules on Political Signs
Candidates are responsible for confirming with the political subdivisions regarding when, where, and how many political signs can be posted. Candidates are also responsible for requesting permission from private property owners regarding placement of signs.
Chapter 259 of the Texas Election Code has regulations related to political signs.
Restrictions regarding political signs may be set by the county, city, or an HOA. Before distributing any political advertising, a candidate must have a treasurer appointment on file with the proper filing authority. Additionally, the Texas Ethics Commission regulates the disclosure statements that must appear on political advertising. The Ellis County Elections office generally does not regulate the placement or removal of political signs. For signs that are placed within an incorporated city’s limits, you may wish to contact the city attorney or a city’s official website to see if there are any restrictions regarding the timing, size, and placement of political signs. For signs that are placed on rural county roads, please refer to Chapter 394 of the Texas Transportation Code. You may also contact TXDOT for more information.
Below are links to the ordinances on political signs for some of the political subdivisions in Ellis County (not an all-inclusive listing). It is the responsibility of the candidate to verify that they have the most up-to-date information.
Ellis County Policy for county own property as polling locations NEW 2-2026
City of Grand Prairie Ordinance
City of Milford Ordinance (pg 3-64)
City of Red Oak Ordinance and Additional Information
Polling Places:
Ellis County Woman's Building Ordinance
Ellis County Sub-Courthouse Precinct 1 (Ennis) NEW 2-2026
Ellis County Sub-Courthouse Precinct 2 (Waxahachie) NEW 2-2026
Red Oak Municipal Center and Additional Information
Note: Polling locations agree to permit voting activities and electioneering on their premises on actual voting days. In the absence of a specific polling location policy regarding political signage, please be respectful by placing signs the night before voting begins and removing them on the final night of voting. For churches serving as polling locations, the property is considered private on non voting days, and permission must be obtained before placing any signage on the premises.
Rules on Electioneering at the Polling Place (not an all-inclusive listing):
In general terms, “electioneering” refers to certain activities intended to influence voters in an election. It can include, but is not limited to: loitering, posting, using, or distributing political signs or literature; expressing preference for or against any candidate, measure, or political party; or wearing badges, emblems, t-shirts relating to a candidate, measure, or political party appearing on the ballot.
An entity that owns or controls a public building being used as a polling place may not prohibit electioneering outside of 100 feet from each entrance to a polling place. However, the entity may enact reasonable regulations in regards to the time, place and manner of electioneering.
In Ellis County, the Elections Office will place neon green tape or paint to mark the 100ft radius from each entrance into the polling place. It is a criminal offense for electioneering or loitering to take place within the 100ft. markings.
In Ellis County, the Elections Office for Curbside Voting will place pink tape to mark the 20ft radius from the parking space designated for curbside voting, if that 20ft area exceeds the already marked 100ft markings. It is a criminal offense for electioneering or loitering to take place within the 20ft. of a curbside voter.
A person may not wear a badge, insignia, emblem, or other similar communicative device relating to a candidate, measure, or political party regardless of whether they are on the ballot or not, or to the conduct of the election, in the polling place or within 100 feet of any outside door through which a voter may enter the building in which the polling place is located.
A person may not use a wireless communication device within a room in which voting is taking place.
A person may not use any mechanical or electronic means of recording images or sound within 100 feet of a voting station.
A person may not indicate to a voter in a polling place by word, sign, or gesture how the person desires the voter to vote or not vote.
A person may not, during the voting period and within 1,000 feet of a building in which a polling place is located, operate a sound amplification device or a vehicle with a loudspeaker while the device or loudspeaker is being used for the purpose of making a political speech; or electioneering for or against any candidate, measure, or political party.
Please refer to Section 61.003 of the Texas Election Code for more details related to electioneering.