The new rule is a departure from the city's civility ordinances that prohibit sleeping on sidewalks between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

The city council updated the so-called “civility ordinance,” which prohibits sleeping, lying down or placing personal ...

Houston City Council voted to expand the Civility Ordinance. HOUSTON - On Wednesday, Houston City Council voted 14-2 to ...

City officials approved a ban on sleeping and lying in public spaces 24/7 in Houston's downtown and East End areas during a ...