For AI agents: read the machine-readable documentation index at /llms.txt or the single-file full reference at /llms-full.txt.
Form a Business

Same—Unsafe or unhealthful conditions.

Houston Code of Ordinances § 40-270
in effect
Sign in to generate a plain English summaryAsk Belisarius Agent
Sec. 40-270. - Same—Unsafe or unhealthful conditions. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this article, whenever the director or the health officer finds an unsanitary or other unhealthful or unsafe condition in the operation of a unit, he may issue a written notice to the permittee citing such condition, specifying the corrective action to be taken, and specifying the time period within which such action shall be taken; and, if deemed necessary, such order shall state that the permit is immediately suspended, and all food service operations are to be immediately discontinued. Any person to whom such an order is issued shall comply immediately therewith, but upon written petition to the director, shall be afforded a hearing within three business days after the issuance of that order. (Ord. No. 91-1168, § 4, 8-14-91)
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_ARTXISISA_DIV2PE_S40-270SANSUNCOFetched: 10/26/2026

Starting a business in Texas? Texas LLC guide: costs and requirements

40-270 | Corpus