CBSDFW:  McKinney Homeowner Fights Back When HOA Cracks Down On Political Signs

By Gabriel Roxas

August 25, 2016

McKINNEY (CBS11) – A McKinney homeowner says his freedom of speech is under attack after his HOA cracked down on political signs in his front yard.

The first time you see the sign outside the home on Palo Duro Canyon Drive with tape covering the name, “Clinton,” you might think the guy who lives there doesn’t like Clinton, but a few feet away he’s got the same sign with Kaine’s name covered. If you ask him, he’ll tell you this was the best way he could support them both without breaking any rules.

People who live in McKinney’s Stonebridge community like to keep their front lawns neat. But yard signs are to be expected during an election year. That’s why Steven Spainhouer was surprised when he got a violation notice from his HOA. Read more: