This ordinance would change city rules for multi-family rental buildings by creating a new 'High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program' with special regulations for properties labeled high-risk, and would make certain violations illegal with penalties attached.

What it means for you

Houston residents who live in apartment buildings or other multi-family rental housing could be affected, particularly those in buildings that might be designated as high-risk under the new program.

Outcome

Failed — voting no Council Member Martinez voting aye Council Member Peck voting no Council Member Pollard voting aye Council Member Jackson voting no Council Member Castex-Tatum voting no Council Member Kamin voting no Council Member Ramirez voting aye Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting aye Council Member Davis voting no Council Member Flickinger voting no Council Member Carter absent Council Member Thomas voting no Council Member Plummer voting aye Council Member Huffman voting no Council Member Alcorn voting aye Council Member Castillo voting aye MOTION 2025-0781 FAILED Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to refer Item 53 back to the Administration until December 10, 2025 and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Thomas absent. Official minutes of Nov 5, 2025.