Ordinance No. 2026-39.City of Tomball (Harris County)

Second Reading: Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-39. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 32 (“Peddlers and Solicitors”) and Chapter 48 (“Vehicles for Hire”) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tomball; amending Article II of Chapter 32 to replace

Bastiat Overreach Score: 45/100

Passed: 2026-09-08 • Effective: 2026-09-08

Executive Summary & Impact

the term “Permit” with “License” as applied to the peddler occupational authorization; amending Chapter 48, Article III, to remove the fingerprint-based criminal history background-check requirements applicable to tow truck drivers; providing for severability; providing a savings clause; providing for a repealer; and providing an effective date.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

3 • City of Tomball Governing Body Meeting2026-09-08

Second Reading: Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-39. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 32 (“Peddlers and Solicitors”) and Chapter 48 (“Vehicles for Hire”) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tomball; amending Article II of Chapter 32 to replace

Outcome: PASSED (6-0) • Motion to approve Second Reading: Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-39. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, amending Chapter 32 (“Peddlers and Solicitors”) and Chapter 48 (“Ve

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF TOMBALL
Instrument / Docket Number: Ordinance No. 2026-39. (Agenda Item 3)
Meeting: City of Tomball Governing Body Meeting
Date Enacted: 2026-09-08
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (6 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Municipal Ordinance

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
 the term “Permit” with “License” as applied to the peddler occupational authorization; amending Chapter 48, Article III, to remove the fingerprint-based criminal history background-check requirements applicable to tow truck drivers; providing for severability; providing a savings clause; providing for a repealer; and providing an effective date.