TxDOT, through the department's Right of Way Division, regulates the display of off-premise outdoor advertising signs along highways regulated by the Highway Beautification Act (HBA) and all other highways and roads located outside of the corporate limits of cities, towns and villages in Texas under the State Rural Roads Act (RRA). The program does not include signs located within the state right of way, including traffic signs, memorial signs or logo signs.

Rules and Regulations

Sign owners may need to obtain an outdoor advertising license and permit, depending on location and other regulations. You must have an Outdoor Advertising License issued to you prior to applying for a permit. For more information, review the rules in the Texas Administrative Code:

• Interstate and Primary Highways
• Rural Roads

To report alleged violations of law and rules for off-premise outdoor advertising signs, submit an Outdoor Advertising Sign Complaint.

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License and Permit Renewal

The current online renewal system is being decommissioned; no new accounts may be created. Existing accounts are available in read-only format.

The new system will launch Oct. 10, 2016.

More Information

• Outdoor Advertising Forms
• Outdoor Advertising Maps
• Notices for Outdoor Advertising Industry
• Rules for Posting Campaign Signs
• Certified Cities
• Dark Sky Counties: Regulation of Lighting near Military
• Off-Premise Signs Prohibited on Certain Highways: Transportation Code 391.252

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