Camping.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 32-28
in effectSec. 32-28. - Camping.
(a) For purposes of this article, the term camp or camping means the erection of a tent or the use of other materials, including but not limited to, sleeping bags, bedrolls, blankets, sheets, tarps, cardboard, or other materials, to provide sleeping quarters for temporary human habitation.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to camp in any area of the parks. This section shall not apply to persons camping in areas designated for overnight camping pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with section 32-5 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 2016-65, § 2(Exh. A), 1-20-2016)
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_CH32PARE_ARTIIUSPA_S32-28CAFetched: 10/26/2026