GENERALLY

Houston Code of Ordinances ch. 40, art. VI, div. 1

in effect

Houston Code of Ordinances § 40-168 Definitions.

Sec. 40-168. - 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) Earth materials shall mean dirt, sand, gravel, shell, clay, and any other materials of a similar nature. (2) Vehicle shall mean any truck, wagon, trailer, or any other type of vehicle, conveyance, equipment, or machine used to carry, haul, or to transport earth materials. (Code 1968, § 41-168)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 40-169 Owner's name and permit number to be displayed on vehicle.

Sec. 40-169. - Owner's name and permit number to be displayed on vehicle. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive, or to permit any agent, employee, subcontractor, or other person under his general supervision or control to drive, any vehicle carrying, hauling, or transporting earth materials on the public streets and alleys of the city, unless the name of the owner of such vehicle and the number of the permit provided for by this article is prominently and legibly displayed on each side of such vehicle. (Code 1968, § 41-170)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 40-170 Penalty.

Sec. 40-170. - Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this article shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. (Code 1968, § 41-171; Ord. No. 92-1449, § 58, 11-4-92)

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_CH40STSI_ARTVITREAMASTAL_DIV1GEFetched: 10/26/2026