Applicability.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 28-683
in effectSec. 28-683. - Applicability.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this article applies to an establishment that:
(1) Is not licensed or permitted by the TABC;
(2) Is open to the public between 12:01 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.; and
(3) Allows patrons to bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises for possession and consumption.
(b) This chapter does not apply to:
(1) A residence;
(2) A fraternal or veteran's organization, as defined by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code;
(3) A university or college providing a degree program;
(4) A church, as defined in section 28-121;
(5) A certified farmer's market licensed pursuant to section 20-192;
(6) A bingo facility licensed under chapter 2001 of the Texas Occupations Code;
(7) A banquet hall; or
(8) A theater that accommodates more than 100 persons.
(Ord. No. 2023-376, § 4, 5-24-2023)
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_ARTXXIIESNOLITEALBECO_DIV1GE_S28-683APFetched: 10/26/2026