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Ellis County adopts political-signs policy for county polling places, defines overnight restriction
Summary
The Commissioners Court adopted a county policy limiting political signs at county-owned polling places (size and quantity limits, placement rules), added an overnight parking prohibition from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM and later removed language that would have criminalized violations after legal review.
The Ellis County Commissioners Court on Feb. 3 adopted a political-signs policy for county-owned polling places designed to balance candidates' electioneering rights with public safety and protection of county property.
Elections Administrator Jana Onion told the court the policy would allow signs to be placed up to 72 hours before voting and require removal within 72 hours after election day, limit signage to two 24-by-24-inch signs per candidate or measure, prohibit placing metal T-posts directly into county grounds, and…
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