Suspension or revocation.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 40-181
in effectSec. 40-181. - Suspension or revocation.
(a) Any permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this division may be subject to suspension for any period of time not to exceed 30 days or to revocation upon the finding pursuant to a public hearing conducted by the director that the permittee or any of his agents or employees has failed to comply with applicable state laws on transportation of loose materials, provided that the holder of such permit shall be given prior notice of date, time and place of the hearing setting forth the grounds upon which the suspension or revocation is based and affording the holder an opportunity to appear in person and/or by counsel, present evidence and cross examine all witnesses appearing at such hearing.
(b) A person may appeal such suspension or revocation to the city council by filling a written notice of appeal with the city secretary within ten days after he receives notice of the suspension or revocation from the director. The city council shall have the power to uphold the suspension or revocation, or to reinstate the permit. When the city council upholds the revocation of a permit, no new permit shall be issued to the person whose permit has been revoked until six months have passed since the date of the revocation.
(Code 1968, § 41-181; Ord. No. 90-635, § 119, 5-23-90)
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_ARTVITREAMASTAL_DIV2PE_S40-181SUREFetched: 10/26/2026