Definitions.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 20-251
in effectSec. 20-251. - Definitions.
As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
Charitable food services means providing food without charge, payment or other compensation to benefit those in need at an outdoor location not owned, leased or controlled by the individual or organization providing the food.
Food service event means each instance in which charitable food services are provided to more than five individuals.
Health department means the Houston Health Department.
Parks department means the department of parks and recreation.
Recognized charitable food service provider means an individual or organization which participates in charitable food services and has received a certificate from the city designating said individual or organization as being in good standing in the City of Houston Recognized Charitable Food Service Provider Program.
(Ord. No. 2012-269, § 2, 4-4-2012, eff. 7-1-2012; Ord. No. 2015-820, § 15, 8-26-2015)
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_CH20FODR_ARTVCHFOSE_S20-251DEFetched: 10/26/2026