The following words, terms and phrases, when used under this article shall have the following meanings, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Electioneering.
The posting, use, or distribution of political signs or literature, including but not limited to the use of trailers, chairs, booths, tables, tents, and canopies or other furniture, structures, vehicles or devises to post, use or distribute political signs or literature.
Polling place.
Any property, building and grounds, wherein federal, state, or local election officials are conducting voting under the Texas Election Code and/or home rule charter.
Voting period.
The advertised time certain when polls open until the polls close, or the last voter has voted, whichever is later, on election day, the early voting period, and any election runoff period or day.
(Ordinance 2021-08 adopted 2/9/21)
The purpose of this article is to provide reasonable regulations for electioneering on city-owned or controlled public property when such property is used as an election polling place. The regulations herein are to mitigate against any safety concerns, prevent damage to public property, and ensure that the property is sufficiently available for its patrons who use the facilities for activities other than election purposes.
(Ordinance 2021-08 adopted 2/9/21)
(a) 
The regulations under this section apply to electioneering on the premises of city-owned or city controlled property used as a polling place during the voting period.
(b) 
It is an offense for any person to engage in electioneering on the driveways, parking areas, on medians within parking areas, or rights-of-way or easements on the premises of a polling place.
(c) 
This section shall not apply to stand alone or staked electioneering signs that are lawfully place or erected pursuant to section 3.05.017 of the city’s code of ordinances and electioneering signs lawfully attached to vehicles that are lawfully parked at the premises of a polling place.
(d) 
The city manager shall be authorized to identify the areas to which these regulations apply during elections.
(Ordinance 2021-08 adopted 2/9/21)
Any person, firm, corporation or entity violating this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.00 per occurrence.
(Ordinance 2021-08 adopted 2/9/21)