Stool light.

Houston Code of Ordinances § 46-24

in effect

Sec. 46-24. - Stool light. No permittee or licensee shall operate or cause to be operated any taxicab within the city unless it is equipped with a stool light that is illuminated when the taxicab is vacant and available for hire or illuminated at all times. The stool light may be magnetic or permanently affixed to: (1) The top of the vehicle; or (2) The front and rear windshields; or (3) The front dashboard and rear windshield. If the stool light is connected to taximeter, the stool light shall illuminate a 'vacant' or 'taxi' sign. If the stool light is not connected to the taximeter then it must illuminate a 'taxi' sign. Permittees and licensees shall be authorized to display and illuminate either the taxicab permittee name or permit number on the stool light when the taximeter is not recording. (Ord. No. 2014-754, § 2(Exh. A), 8-6-2014; Ord. No. 2016-736, § 15, 10-5-2016; Ord. No. 2021-804, § 6, 9-15-2021)

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_ARTIITA_DIV1GE_S46-24STLIFetched: 10/26/2026