Sitting, standing, and walking in certain areas prohibited.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 45-111
in effectSec. 45-111. - Sitting, standing, and walking in certain areas prohibited.
(a) Except as otherwise permitted by law, a person commits an offense if the person sits, stands or walks on a median strip that measures six feet or less in width or in areas between divided roadways where no median strip exists.
(b) This section does not apply if the person:
(1) is crossing a divided roadway in the most direct route possible;
(2) is the victim of or rendering aid in an emergency situation or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer;
(3) is performing work in the right-of-way in accordance with a permit issued under another section of this Code; or
(4) has prior authorization from the city or is otherwise in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
(Ord. No. 2025-755, § 2, 8-27-2025)
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_CH45TR_ARTVISTSTPAGE_S45-111SISTWACEARPRFetched: 10/26/2026