Touring and Sightseeing Services

Austin City Code tit. 13, ch. 13-2, art. 2, div. 2, subpt. G

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Austin City Code § 13-2-321 TOURING AND SIGHTSEEING SERVICE DESCRIBED.

§ 13-2-321 - TOURING AND SIGHTSEEING SERVICE DESCRIBED. Touring and sightseeing service consists of a prearranged or scheduled service transporting passengers from points of origin to multiple points of public interest within the city, including an historic structure or area, a scenic or natural feature, and other cultural sites, and returning to the points of origin. Source: Ord. 031211-38; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 11, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-322 TOURING AND SIGHTSEEING SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.

§ 13-2-322 - TOURING AND SIGHTSEEING SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. (A) A holder of a touring and sightseeing service operating authority shall comply with Article 2, Division 1 (Operating Authority). (B) The rate of fare charged by a touring and sightseeing service shall be based on: (1) a flat rate for each passenger; or (2) an hourly rate. (C) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (A), a holder must: (1) use a sport utility vehicle, van, minibus, bus, or restored vehicle registered with the State of Texas as a classic vehicle; and (2) provide the department with a current list of any drivers licensed in the manner described in Section 13-2-121 (Exemption from Chauffeur's Permit Requirement), the driver's license number of each driver, and a photocopy of each driver's license. (D) A holder may not provide touring and sightseeing services using a remanufactured and extended wheelbase vehicle. Source: Ord. 031211-38; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 11, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-323 NAME OF COMPANY DISPLAYED.

§ 13-2-323 - NAME OF COMPANY DISPLAYED. (A) The name of the company providing a touring or sightseeing service must be displayed on both sides of the exterior of each vehicle that is used to provide the service. (B) The name of the company must be displayed: (1) in characters at least 2½ inches in height and at least 5/16 of an inch in width; and (2) in a clear, legible manner and in colors contrasting to the colors of the vehicle. (C) The lettering for each vehicle must be approved by the department and must be either an applied adhesive material or painted. Source: Ord. 031211-38; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 11, 11-17-14.

Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT13TRSE_CH13-2GRTRPASE_ART2GRTRSE_SPGTOSISEFetched: 10/27/2026