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Houston Code of Ordinances § 39-155
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Sec. 39-155. - Criminal sanctions. A violation of any of the provisions of this article constitutes a misdemeanor that shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than $250.00 nor more than $2,000.00, and each day that any violation continues shall constitute a separate offense; provided, however, that an offense provided in this article which also constitutes an offense under state law shall be punishable as provided in the applicable state law. (Ord. No. 2026-0516, Exh. C, 6-10-2026)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH39SOWALICO_ARTVIIISTTRDITI_DIV1GE_S39-155CRSAFetched: 10/26/2026

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