Is Public Nudity Legal in Texas?
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Generally no: the Texas disorderly conduct law makes it an offence to expose the anus or genitals in a public place while reckless about whether someone present will be offended or alarmed, and indecent exposure covers exposure made with intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire. Travis County's park code restricts McGregor/Hippie Hollow Park on Lake Travis to adults and bans nude display of adults with children present, but we could not load the county page confirming its clothing-optional status.[2][1][5]
Main provision: Texas Penal Code § 42.01 (disorderly conduct) and § 21.08 (indecent exposure)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
Travis County Code chapter 232 bars anyone under 18 from McGregor/Hippie Hollow Park and treats nude display of adults with children present as a violation of law and park rules. We could not load the county's park page to confirm its official clothing-optional wording.[5]
Private naturist clubs and resorts
AANR's club locator lists Texas among the states you can search for affiliated nudist clubs and resorts.[6]
Penalties
Exposure under the disorderly conduct statute is a Class C misdemeanor (fine up to $500, no jail). Indecent exposure is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine), rising to a Class A misdemeanor or state jail felony with prior convictions.[2][4][1][3]
Official naturist places in Texas
Places NudistMap lists as officially designated or naturist-only. Status comes from open data; check each place page.
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Texas?
Generally no: the Texas disorderly conduct law makes it an offence to expose the anus or genitals in a public place while reckless about whether someone present will be offended or alarmed, and indecent exposure covers exposure made with intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire. Travis County's park code restricts McGregor/Hippie Hollow Park on Lake Travis to adults and bans nude display of adults with children present, but we could not load the county page confirming its clothing-optional status.
Are there official nude beaches in Texas?
Travis County Code chapter 232 bars anyone under 18 from McGregor/Hippie Hollow Park and treats nude display of adults with children present as a violation of law and park rules. We could not load the county's park page to confirm its official clothing-optional wording.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Texas?
AANR's club locator lists Texas among the states you can search for affiliated nudist clubs and resorts.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Texas?
Exposure under the disorderly conduct statute is a Class C misdemeanor (fine up to $500, no jail). Indecent exposure is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine), rising to a Class A misdemeanor or state jail felony with prior convictions.
Sources
- Tex. Penal Code § 21.08 (FindLaw) (statute)
- Tex. Penal Code § 42.01 (FindLaw) (statute)
- Tex. Penal Code § 12.22 (FindLaw) (statute)
- Tex. Penal Code § 12.23 (FindLaw) (statute)
- Travis County Code ch. 232, County Parks (§ 232.044) (government)
- AANR Nudist Club Locator (federation)
This page summarises the law for travellers and is not legal advice. Laws, local bylaws and enforcement change; follow local signs and check the sources below. Last checked 31 October 2026.