This subchapter is and shall be deemed an exercise of the police powers of the state and of the city for the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and protection of the city and the citizens thereof, and all of the provisions of this subchapter shall be construed for the accomplishment of that purpose. The primary purpose of the public streets, sidewalks, and other public ways is for use by vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Reasonable regulation of peddling and solicitation on public ways and in public places is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The regulations contained in this subchapter are not intended in any way to prohibit or hamper speech that is protected by the Constitution of either the United States or the State of Texas.
(Ord. O-12-724, passed 2-6-2012)