Refusing to assist police.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 34-27
in effectSec. 34-27. - Refusing to assist police.
It shall be unlawful for any person, having been summoned or commanded by any policeman for assistance in making an arrest, or in executing any other duty devolving upon him under any law of the city in relation to public offenses within the city, to refuse or neglect to obey such summons or command, provided, however, such policeman shall be dressed in the uniform of the police department or present official police department identification in order for a refusal or failure to obey such summons or command to constitute an offense.
(Code 1968, § 34-10; Ord. No. 76-359, § 1, 3-2-76)
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_CH34POFIPR_ARTIIPODE_S34-27REASPOFetched: 10/26/2026
