Commercial Signs Regulatory Program

Overview

TxDOT regulates commercial signs along Texas highways under Transportation Code Ch. 391 and outdoor advertising along minor roads outside of the corporate limits of cities, towns and villages under Transportation Code Ch. 394. Commercial Signs do not include signs located within the state right of way, including traffic signs, memorial signs or logo signs.

Texas Administrative Code

All regulations concerning commercial signs and outdoor advertising in Texas can be found online in the following subchapters of the Title 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 21:

• Interstate and Primary Highways: Subchapter I
• Rural Roads: Subchapter K
• Directional Signs: Subchapter Q

*Please note that amendments made to Trans. Code Ch. 391 have changed the maximum height of newly constructed signs to 60 feet, which is not yet reflected in the administrative code.

Report alleged violations of law and rules for commercial signs in EPS.

Commercial Signs, Junkyards, and Regulated Highways Map

The regulations for commercial signs and outdoor advertising in Texas require information such as the classification of roadways and the locations of other permitted signs. TxDOT maintains a public-access reference map to assist you with obtaining some of this information; a link to which is provided below:

• Commercial Signs Map

Enterprise Permitting Solution

Enterprise Permitting Solution (EPS) allows you to manage the licensing and permitting for your commercial sign business online. Through EPS, you can do the following without needing to submit forms by mail:

• Apply for, amend, and renew a license or permit
• Register for directional signs
  
• Obtain nonprofit permits
• Resolve violations
• Transfer permits to other operators
• Request replacement plates
• Submit and track complaints

Please read the following prior to starting the registration process:

• The person registering for the account should be the primary contact.
• The primary contact may register delegates after completing the registration process.
• All primary contacts and delegates should register as individuals even if they work for a company/organization.

Licensing	PDF
License Application Checklist
Submitting a License Application
Renewing a License

EPS Operating Instructions	PDF
Registering for an Account
Delegating
Submitting a Permit Application
Renewing Multiple Permits
Renewing a Single Permit
Transferring Permits
Submitting a Complaint

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More Information

• Notices for Commercial Sign Industry
• Certified Cities
• Certified Cities Annual Teleconference (2019)
• Commercial Signs Prohibited on Certain Highways: Transportation Code 391.252
• Commercial Sign Regulations Video
• Campaign Signs

Contact Us

If you require assistance or have questions concerning commercial signs and outdoor advertising, please contact us by phone or email. We will respond within one business day.

(512) 416-3030
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