Commercial Signs Regulatory Program

Right of way

In order to provide superior customer service, the Department is transitioning from the Help Line to an email-based Help Desk. Effective January 13th, the CSRP voice mailbox will no longer be monitored. Questions related to software or IT issues can be emailed to ROW_Applications_Helpdesk@txdot.gov. Questions related specifically to commercial signs can be emailed to CSRP@txdot.gov.

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

Amended regulations for commercial signs licensing and permitting are effective September 1, 2024.

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

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

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More information

Commercial signs notices
Certified cities
Commercial signs prohibited on certain highways: Transportation Code 391.252
Commercial sign regulations video
Campaign signs

If you require assistance or have questions concerning commercial signs and outdoor advertising, please contact the Right of Way Division. Responses usually occur within one business day.