§ 28-683 — Applicability
Houston Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 93, Update 2: codified through Ordinance No. 2026-0732, adopted Aug. 19, 2026) · Houston Code of Ordinances § 28-683
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Sec. 28-683. - Applicability.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this article applies to an establishment that: (1) Is not licensed or permitted by the TABC; (2) Is open to the public between 12:01 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.; and (3) Allows patrons to bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises for possession and consumption. (b) This chapter does not apply to: (1) A residence; (2) A fraternal or veteran's organization, as defined by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code; (3) A university or college providing a degree program; (4) A church, as defined in section 28-121; (5) A certified farmer's market licensed pursuant to section 20-192; (6) A bingo facility licensed under chapter 2001 of the Texas Occupations Code; (7) A banquet hall; or (8) A theater that accommodates more than 100 persons.
(Ord. No. 2023-376, § 4, 5-24-2023)