Definitions.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 40-431
in effectSec. 40-431. - Definitions.
As used in this article, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context of their usage clearly indicates another meaning:
Motor vehicle has the meaning ascribed in Section 502.001 of the Texas Transportation Code, as amended from time to time.
Police chief means the chief of the police department and any employees of the police department assigned by the chief to perform the duties prescribed in this article.
Residence has the meaning ascribed in section 28-201 of this Code, as amended from time to time.
(Ord. No. 06-29, § 2, 1-11-06)
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_CH40STSI_ARTXIXTHSAUSMOVECELO_S40-431DEFetched: 10/26/2026
