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Houston Code of Ordinances § 1-3
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Sec. 1-3. - Catchlines. (a) The catchlines of the several sections or subsections of this Code printed in boldface type are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of the section and shall not be deemed or taken to be the titles of such sections or subsections, nor as any part thereof, nor shall they be so deemed when any of such sections or subsections, including the catchlines, are amended or reenacted, unless expressly so provided. (b) The city has granted general discretion to Municipal Code Corporation as editor of this Code to include source references, editor's notes, charter references, internal cross references and similar notations throughout this Code. Such notations are intended for the convenience of the public in the use of this Code. The city has not reviewed the same and makes no representation as to their accuracy. Such notations do not constitute a part of this Code and shall have no legal effect upon its interpretation or enforcement. (Code 1968, § 1-3)
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_CH1GEPR_S1-3CAFetched: 10/26/2026

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