PILLAR: Safe
AGENDA DATE: August 12, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 6A, “Amusement Centers,” of the Dallas City Code by reserving the chapter; amending Chapter 7, “Animals,” by amending Section 7-7.3; amending Chapter 12B, “Convenience Stores,” by amending Section 12B-21; amending Chapter 32, “Parks and Water Reservoirs,” by amending Section 32-74; and amending Chapter 50, “Consumer Affairs,” by amending Section 50-135; (1) repealing the requirement for an amusement center to obtain a license from the city; (2) the prohibition on coin-operated amusement devices in convenience stores; (3) the prohibition on keeping roosters; (4) providing that property left unattended at Lake Ray Hubbard for a period greater than 48 hours is considered litter; (5) providing that electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors are not required to obtain a home repair license if they are licensed by the state of Texas and have provided any notice or registration required by the Texas Occupations Code and Chapter 52 of the Dallas City Code to the building official; (6) providing a penalty not to exceed $500.00; (7) providing a saving clause; (8) providing a severability clause; and (9) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (the Act) was approved during 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature in 2023. The Act prohibits a city from adopting, enforcing, or maintaining an ordinance, order, or rule regulating conduct in a field of regulation that is occupied by the following:
• the Texas Agriculture Code.
• the Texas Business and Commerce Code.
• the Texas Finance Code.
• Chapters 437, 437A, and 438 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
• the Texas Insurance Code.
• the Texas Labor Code.
• Section 229.901 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• the Texas Natural Resources Code.
• the Texas Occupations Code.
• The Texas Property Code.
The proposed code amendment amends the Dallas City Code to bring it into compliance with the Act.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on May 18, 2026. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15473218&GUID=B0B6CC98-7697-479A-806E-6B556001024B>
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. Ordinance enforcement of penalty up to $500.00 may generate additional revenues to the City.