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Special Events & Permits in Texas City, TX (2026)

2 verified special events & permits rules for Texas City, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Parade Permits

In Texas City, Texas, no parade or procession can occupy, march or proceed along any street, sidewalk or other public place or way without a permit issued by the Chief of Police. Only U.S. military forces, the state's military forces and the city's Police and Fire Departments are excluded, and traffic code regulations apply on top of the permit.

Parade Permits in Texas City, Texas

Some Restrictions

Texas City Code of Ordinances § 70.10

(A) No parade or procession, excepting the forces of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines, the military forces of the state and the forces of the Police and Fire Departments, shall occupy, march or proceed along any street, sidewalk or other public place or way in the city, except in accordance with a permit therefor issued by the Chief of Police and such other regulations as are ...

Street Fair Rules

In Texas City, Texas, the Texas City Code of Ordinances does not use the term street fair. The carnival permit chapter is the rule that reaches event vendors: a $250 permit from the Chief of Police, vendor and concession coordination with the city, a traffic control plan for right-of-way use, and $1,000,000 liquor liability insurance if alcohol is sold.

Texas City Carnival Permit and Event Vendor Rules

Significant Restrictions

Texas City Code of Ordinances § 118.005

(D) Vendors. ... Applicants must coordinate all vendor and concession activities with the city. All vendors and concessionaires shall, at their expense, obtain any required city concessionaire permits and pay any associated fees. ... (F) Traffic control plan. Any use of the city right-of-ways will require a city-approved traffic control plan. Any costs involved in the development of this plan a...

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