Actions authorized to enforce article.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 39-154
in effectSec. 39-154. - Actions authorized to enforce article.
(a) The city, acting through the city attorney or the city attorney's designee, is hereby authorized to file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to:
(1) Enjoin any person from violating the terms, conditions and restrictions of any registration or permit issued under this article;
(2) Enjoin the violation of the provisions of this article;
(3) Recover civil penalties for violation of the terms, conditions and restrictions of any registration or permit issued under this article;
(4) Recover civil penalties for violation for the provisions of this article; or
(5) Recover damages from the owner of a tire facility in an amount adequate for the city to undertake any construction or other activity necessary to bring about compliance with this article.
This authority is in addition to all provisions of this Code relative to the definition of offenses and the provision of penalties for violations of such ordinances.
(b) The city, acting through the city attorney or the city attorney's designee, is hereby authorized to enter into agreements in lieu of litigation to achieve compliance with the terms, conditions and restrictions of any registration or permit issued under this article.
(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_S39-154ACAUENARFetched: 10/26/2026