Texas State Sign Regulations
Our Texas State-Specific Signs Compliance – Resource Bulletin will help you understand a variety of signage rules, regulations and requirements enacted in the state. Topics include:
- No smoking signs
- Swimming pool signs
- Concealed weapon signs
- Cell phone signs
- Baby surrender signs
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Bulletin Overview
No Smoking Signs
The State of Texas does not have a statewide wide ban prohibiting smoking in all public places but does stipulate certain public facilities where smoking is prohibited.
Swimming Pool Signs
Title 25, Part 1, Chap. 265 of the Texas Administrative Code, Department of State Health Services, stipulates rules governing the use of public swimming pools and spas. The code became effective on 9/1/2004 and requires the posting of signs at public swimming pools and spas.
Concealed Weapon Signs
All states have passed laws allowing citizens to carry certain concealed firearms in public either without a permit or with a permit issued by state or local law enforcement. Texas citizens may apply for a state permit allowing CCW at the age of 21 (18 if a veteran of the armed forces). Texas also honors the CCW permits of many other states. There are public places in the state where CCW is forbidden even with a permit, such as bars, churches, amusement parks, etc. See the statute for a full listing. (Section 46.03) Also, a private business may voluntarily create a “weapons free” zone by posting a “no concealed weapons allowed” sign on their premises even though CCW would normally be allowed.
Cell Phone Signs
Texas has adopted state wide bans on certain behavior involving cell phones and text messaging with hand held communication devices.
Baby Surrender Signs
Since the first baby surrender (safe-haven) law was enacted in Texas in 1999, all U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, have passed safe-haven legislation. The laws allow an unharmed infant to be relinquished to the proper authorities.