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Slick Response Services Commercial Solid Waste Franchise

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ORDINANCE No. 2026-875; Passed first reading October 7, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to SLICK RESPONSE SERVICES, LTD., a Texas Corporation, 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

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This ordinance would grant Slick Response Services, Ltd., a Texas corporation, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in the City of Houston. It sets related terms and conditions under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances.
3 eventsFirst seen Oct 7, 2026Last activity Oct 21, 2026
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Attorney

Pull commercial solid waste franchise ordinance terms before final reading

Applies if: You represent a competing hauler or a commercial customer affected by the franchise

Why now: Ordinance 2026-875 granting Slick Response Services, Ltd. a Chapter 39 franchise passed first reading October 7 and second reading October 14, with third and final reading listed October 21 and no outcome recorded.

What to do: Obtain the full ordinance text and check what 'related terms and conditions' and 'certain findings' actually contain, such as term length, fees, and service obligations. Once the third reading is completed, these terms become harder to change.

Act before: After the next material record update

Source: City Council — Oct 21, 2026 →
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Ask why commercial waste franchise moved through three readings in three weeks

Why now: The ordinance passed first reading October 7 and second reading October 14, and the October 21 third reading shows no outcome recorded, while the minutes data lists only motions and results with no vote counts.

What to do: Request the franchise application, staff review, and any fee or term sheet for Slick Response Services, Ltd. The public record shows readings on consecutive weeks but no recorded discussion, vote tally, or description of the company's qualifications or terms.

Act before: After the requested records are produced

Source: City Council — Oct 21, 2026 →

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ORDINANCE No. 2026-875; Passed second reading October 14, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to SLICK RESPONSE SERVICES, LTD., a Texas Corporation, 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

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Ordinance 2026-0875 - Passed second reading

ORDINANCE No. 2026-875; Passed first reading October 7, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to SLICK RESPONSE SERVICES, LTD., a Texas Corporation, 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

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pass second reading of solid waste franchise ordinance for Slick Response Services, Ltd.

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Ordinance 2026-0875 - Passed first reading

ORDINANCE granting to SLICK RESPONSE SERVICES, LTD., a Texas Corporation, 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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pass first reading of solid waste and industrial waste franchise ordinance for Slick Response Services, Ltd.