Retention of records.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 28-324
in effectSec. 28-324. - Retention of records.
(a) An adult establishment must maintain and retain the records such as statements, books or accounts necessary to determine the amount of the fee for which the business is liable to pay for at least four years after the date on which the records are prepared.
(b) The city or its authorized representative may inspect, examine, or audit any records or equipment of an adult establishment liable for the fee in order to verify the accuracy of any payment made and shall have the right to determine the fee liability in the event no payment was made as required by this article.
(Ord. No. 2012-597, § 2, 6-26-2012)
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_CH28MIOFPR_ARTXIADES_S28-324REREFetched: 10/26/2026