Permit required.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 46-391
in effectSec. 46-391. - Permit required.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a low-speed shuttle service without first obtaining a permit pursuant to the terms of this division.
(b) Each applicant for a permit required by this division must:
(1) Have no conviction of an offense stated in subsection (c) of section 1-10 of this Code;
(2) Identify the make, model, manufacturer's rated seating capacity and vehicle identification number for each vehicle to be used as a low-speed shuttle;
(3) Identify the proposed zone(s) where the applicant desires to operate the low-speed shuttle service;
(4) Provide proof of insurance pursuant to the requirements of this article;
(5) If a natural person:
a. Be 18 years of age or older; and
b. Hold a current and valid class A, B, or C Texas driver license; and
(6) Provide evidence that the applicant has a place of business within the metropolitan area from which the applicant's low-speed shuttle service will be operated and that such use of the location is in compliance with any applicable deed restrictions; and
(7) Provide any other information reasonably requested by the director for administration of this article.
(Ord. No. 2014-754, § 2(Exh. A), 8-6-2014; Ord. No. 2021-804, § 22, 9-15-2021; Ord. No. 2025-1050, § 33, 12-17-2025)
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_CH46VEHI_ARTVIILEESH_DIV2PELI_S46-391PEREFetched: 10/26/2026