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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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This ordinance would grant Dhawk Grease Transport, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in Houston. The franchise would operate under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and include related terms and conditions.
1 eventFirst seen Sep 2, 2026Last activity Sep 2, 2026
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Attorney

Obtain franchise terms for grease hauling ordinance

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

Why now: 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.

What to do: 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.

Act before: After the next material record update

Source: City Council — Sep 02, 2026 →
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Request vetting records for grease hauling franchise applicant

Why now: 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.

What to do: 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.

Act before: After the requested records are produced

Source: City Council — Sep 02, 2026 →

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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