Access to broad-tipped markers and paint sticks.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 10-550
in effectSec. 10-550. - Access to broad-tipped markers and paint sticks.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a parent or legal guardian, to sell, exchange, give, loan, or otherwise furnish, or cause or permit to be exchanged, given, loaned, or otherwise furnished, any permanent broad-tipped marker or paint stick to any minor.
(b) For purposes of this section, the actions of an employee shall not be attributable to an employer if:
(1) The employer requires its employees to attend a training program regarding this section;
(2) The employee has actually attended such a training program; and
(3) The employer has not directly or indirectly encouraged the employee to violate this section.
(Ord. No. 06-1055, § 1, 10-18-06)
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_CH10BUNEPR_ARTXIVABUNVIBL_S10-550ACBRPPMAPASTFetched: 10/26/2026