FOOD TRUCKS

Houston Code of Ordinances ch. 32, art. IX, div. 2

in effect

Houston Code of Ordinances § 32-240 Operation.

Sec. 32-240. - Operation. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a food truck in any park. (b) It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the actor is: (1) Operating under a special event permit issued pursuant to chapter 25 of this Code; (2) Operating under a contract awarded pursuant to the city's procurement procedures set forth in chapter 15 of this Code; or (3) Operating under the authority of a concession contract authorized pursuant to section 32-8(b) of this Code. (Ord. No. 2016-65, § 2(Exh. A), 1-20-2016)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 32-241 Authority of the director to promulgate rules

Sec. 32-241. - Authority of the director to promulgate rules The director is authorized to promulgate additional rules and regulations regarding the permitting and operation of food trucks in city parks. The promulgation of such rules and regulations shall conform to the provisions of subsection 32-5(a) of the Code. (Ord. No. 2016-65, § 2(Exh. A), 1-20-2016)

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_CH32PARE_ARTIXPAFOVE_DIV2FOTRFetched: 10/26/2026