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Texas City, Texas sign rules

187 confirmed rules from the City of Texas City's sign code for 9 sign types, each quoted word for word with its code section and a link to the official source. Last checked Nov 14, 2026.

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Wall sign rules in Texas City

22 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, number allowed, illumination, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area2 sq ft per linear ft of wall on that side of the building (total of all attached signs on that side); the lesser of this and the district cap applies“The total area of all attached signs on each side of a building shall not exceed two square feet per length of wall on…”Sec. 155.066(B)(1) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Channel letters rules in Texas City

22 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, number allowed, illumination, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area2 sq ft per linear ft of wall on that side of the building (total of all attached signs on that side); the lesser of this and the district cap applies“The total area of all attached signs on each side of a building shall not exceed two square feet per length of wall on…”Sec. 155.066(B)(1) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Monument sign rules in Texas City

Allowed. 31 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, IH-45 Highway Corridor160 sq ft“Within the Highway Corridor, the maximum height of a ground sign shall be 42.5 feet and a maximum square footage of 160 square feet.”Sec. 155.065(E) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
  • IH-45 Highway Corridor. Ground signs next to IH-45 may be taller and larger (Sec. 155.065(E)); the code does not say how far the corridor extends.
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Pole or pylon sign rules in Texas City

Allowed in some districts. 34 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, minimum spacing, illumination, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, IH-45 Highway Corridor160 sq ft“Within the Highway Corridor, the maximum height of a ground sign shall be 42.5 feet and a maximum square footage of 160 square feet.”Sec. 155.065(E) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
  • IH-45 Highway Corridor. Ground signs next to IH-45 may be taller and larger (Sec. 155.065(E)); the code does not say how far the corridor extends.
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Blade or projecting sign rules in Texas City

Allowed, with conditions. 25 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area20 sq ft“provided that, the sign does not exceed 20 square feet in effective area and that no part of the sign descends closer to site…”Sec. 155.066(C)(1) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Awning or canopy sign rules in Texas City

17 confirmed rules: permit required, illumination, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Other limit1 in“Every permitted sign or other advertising structure shall display in a conspicuous place, in letters no less than one inch in height, the date…”Sec. 155.006(A) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Window sign rules in Texas City

5 confirmed rules: permit required, other limit.

Example: Other limit4 sq ftNote: Limit for the permit exemption, not a size cap“Signs attached to the inside of a window and not exceeding four square feet in area which do not exceed 25% of the area…”Sec. 155.026(D) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Electronic message sign rules in Texas City

20 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area24 sq ftApplies to: On monument signs“Message boards and electronically displayed time and temperature may not occupy more than 24 square feet of the area of the sign face.”Sec. 155.003 · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Temporary banner rules in Texas City

11 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, other limit.

Example: Maximum area60 sq ftNote: Combustible material“No temporary business sign of combustible material shall exceed four feet in one of its dimensions or 60 square feet in area.”Sec. 155.007(B)(1) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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28 more lines could not be confirmed by our automatic checks, so no figures are shown for them. A lookup lists them with the section to check.

Before you file in Texas City

  • Districts the sign chapter does not nameThe sign chapter ties pole, monument-only and attached-sign size limits to listed districts (D through H, C, C-1, O-P, P-I). It does not mention the CIMU, IBD, LGBD, O or S-P districts or the Gateway, Sixth Street and Environmental overlays. Check with the Building Department which limits apply there.
  • Permit fee not publishedThe sign permit fee is set by a fee schedule on file with the Building Official (Sec. 155.023); the published fee schedule has no sign line. Ask the Building Department for the fee.
  • Bond or insuranceEvery sign permit applicant must file a continuing bond or a liability insurance policy with the city (Sec. 155.024).
  • Clearance rule is unclearSec. 155.006(B) sets a vertical clearance for all signs and sign structures without saying what it is measured from; it is not shown here. Ask the Building Department how it applies to your sign.

Official sources

Permits: The City of Texas City sign permit office, 409-643-5946. Zoning districts: Texas City zoning map.

Not legal advice. The city has the final say. Planned developments, master sign plans and special sign districts can override the general sign code. Check the linked section before you file.

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