You must be at least 30 feet away from stop signs, yield signs, flashing beacons or other traffic lights on the side of the road. If you park on the same side of the street as a fire station, you must be at least 20 feet from the entrance. If you park on the opposite side, you must be at least 75 feet away.

In Texas, parking on public roads is generally permitted unless there are specific signs, curb markings, or local ordinances prohibiting it. State law requires that a vehicle be parked parallel to and within 18 inches of the curb, facing in the direction of authorized traffic flow. You are strictly prohibited from parking on a sidewalk, within an intersection, on a crosswalk, or in front of a public or private driveway. Furthermore, you must stay at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant and 20 feet away from a crosswalk at an intersection. In rural areas, "no parking on the main-traveled part of a highway" is a major safety rule; you must move the vehicle completely off the paved road if possible. Many Texas cities have "Residential Parking Permit" zones where non-residents cannot park during certain hours. Additionally, parking on a "Red Curb" is a universal sign for a fire lane, and "Blue Curbs" are reserved for disabled access with a valid permit. Always check for "No Parking" signs or "Tow-Away Zone" placards, as Texas municipalities are quite aggressive with enforcement and towing, especially in dense urban centers like Austin, Dallas, or Houston.