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DHAWK Grease Transport Waste Hauling Franchise

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ORDINANCE granting to DHAWK GREASE TRANSPORT, LLC, Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING

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The ordinance granted DHAWK Grease Transport, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties within the City of Houston. It set related terms and conditions under the city's Code of Ordinances. The ordinance passed third and final reading on September 16, 2026, with all members voting aye and none opposed.
3 eventsFirst seen Sep 2, 2026Last activity Sep 16, 2026
City Council: All voting aye, nays none; ORDINANCE 2026-0768 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING — Sep 16, 2026
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Attorney
As of Sep 2026

Obtain franchise terms for grease hauling ordinance

Applies if: Client is a commercial property owner, restaurant, or competing hauler subject to Chapter 39

Context: Ordinance 2026-0768 grants DHAWK GREASE TRANSPORT, LLC a franchise to haul solid and industrial waste from commercial properties citywide under Chapter 39, and passed first reading on 2026-09-02 with no stated next step.

Recommended: Pull the full ordinance text and ask what terms and conditions it sets, including duration, fees, insurance, and termination rights. The record only says it provides for related terms and conditions and findings, so exposure for clients cannot be assessed without it.

Source: City Council — Sep 16, 2026 →
Journalist
As of Sep 2026

Request vetting records for grease hauling franchise applicant

Context: Ordinance 2026-0768 passed first reading on 2026-09-02 with all voting aye and no nays (Item 31), and the record names only the company's legal form, with no owners or evaluation criteria.

Recommended: Ask the City for the application file and any staff review for DHAWK Grease Transport, LLC, including who owns it, its operating history, and whether other haulers hold similar franchises. The record shows only a unanimous first-reading vote and no explanation of why this company was chosen.

Source: City Council — Sep 16, 2026 →

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All voting aye, nays none; ORDINANCE 2026-0768 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING

Ordinance No. 2026-768; Passed second reading September 9, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to DHAWK GREASE TRANSPORT, LLC, Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

Vote: 16 for, 0 against, 1 absent

pass ordinance granting solid waste franchise to DHAWK Grease Transport, LLC on third and final reading

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ORDINANCE 2026-0768 PASSED SECOND READING

ORDINANCE No. 2026-768; Passed first reading September 2, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to DHAWK GREASE TRANSPORT, LLC, Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - SECOND READING

Vote: 16 for, 0 against, 1 absent

pass on second reading franchise ordinance for DHawk Grease Transport, LLC

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All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0768 PASSED FIRST READING

ORDINANCE granting to DHAWK GREASE TRANSPORT, LLC, Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING

Vote: 0 for, 0 against

pass first reading of solid waste franchise ordinance for DHawk Grease Transport, LLC