Concessions in parks.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 32-8
in effectSec. 32-8. - Concessions in parks.
(a) Except as otherwise specifically authorized in this Code, no person shall have the right to offer or promote anything for sale or barter, or to exhibit anything, or to conduct any amusement, recreational activity, sports event, or other business for which any participation or admission fee is charged or revenue is otherwise derived, within any park without first obtaining the written consent of the director as provided in this section.
(b) Consent, for the purpose of subsection (a) of this section, may be granted in writing by the director upon receipt of uniform standard fees, conditions and consent forms adopted therefor pursuant to section 32-69 of this Code, if the right is nonexclusive and of six months' duration or less. Any other consent shall be effective only if granted by an express written contract therefor which has been executed by the mayor pursuant to an ordinance of the city specifically authorizing the execution thereof.
(Ord. No. 2016-65, § 2(Exh. A), 1-20-2016)
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_CH32PARE_ARTIINGE_S32-8COPAFetched: 10/26/2026