Definitions.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 10-48
in effectSec. 10-48. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) House. Any building, structure or edifice.
(2) House moving. The transportation of a house from place to place along or across any public street within the corporate limits of the city.
(3) Licensee. A person licensed under this article to engage in the business of house moving.
(4) Street. The term "street" shall mean any part of the street right-of-way, including the sidewalk area.
(Code 1968, § 10-48)
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_CH10BUNEPR_ARTIIIHOMO_DIV1GE_S10-48DEFetched: 10/26/2026