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Franchise Administration
The City of Houston’s Franchise Administration collects franchise fees from electric and gas utilities, municipally-franchised cable television providers, commercial solid waste transporters, network facilities franchises (non-Chapter 283 fiber networks), railroad spur track franchises and businesses operating under right-of-way encroachment ordinances. In addition, the section collects fees owed under Chapter 66 of the State Utilities Code (state-franchised cable and video providers), under Chapter 283 of the Local Government Code (state certificated telecommunications providers) and under Chapter 284 of the Local Government Code (network nodes). In connection with these duties, the Franchise Administration coordinates audits and compliance reviews, and actively monitors state and federal legislation and administrative proceedings that impact these fees.
- Franchises in General
- State Franchises - Telecommunications & Cable/Video
- Solid Waste Franchises
- Solid Waste Franchise Online Portal
- Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) / Small Cell System Network Nodes
- Network Facilities (Fiber Optic) Franchises
- Spur Track Franchises
- Encroachment Franchises / Permit Ordinances / Pipeline Franchises
- FAQs
Valerie Berry
Deputy Director