Houston’s homelessness ordinance could soon expand to more neighborhoods

“Currently, Houston’s Civility Ordinance prohibits people from lying down, sitting, or placing personal belongings on city sidewalks between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. But those restrictions only apply to certain neighborhoods.

“The proposed expansion would extend those same restrictions to a 24-hour ban, starting with two areas: the Central Business District and East Downtown (EaDo).”