For purposes of this article, the following words have the meaning hereinafter designated:
Goods.
Property of every kind.
Public property.
(1) 
Any property open or devoted to public use or owned by the town; and
(2) 
Any area dedicated to the public use for sidewalk, street, highway, or other transportation purposes, including, but not limited to, any curb, median, parkway, shoulder, sidewalk, alley, drive, or public right-of-way.
Roadway.
Has the meaning given that term in chapter 541, Texas Transportation Code, as amended.
Services.
Any work done for the benefit of another person.
Solicitation.
Any conduct or act whereby a person:
(1) 
Either orally or in writing, asks for a ride, employment, goods, services, financial aid, monetary gifts, or any article representing monetary value, for any purpose;
(2) 
Either orally or in writing, sells or offers for sale goods, services, or publications;
(3) 
Distributes without remuneration goods, services, or publications; or
(4) 
Solicits signatures on a petition or opinions for a survey.
Vehicle.
Has the meaning given that term in chapter 541, Texas Transportation Code, as amended.
(Ordinance 2024-38 adopted 5/28/2024)
A person commits an offense if, while occupying any public property adjacent to any public roadway in the town, he knowingly conducts a solicitation directed to, or intended to attract the attention of, the occupant of any vehicle stopped or traveling on the roadway. An offense occurs when the solicitation is made, whether or not an actual employment relationship is created, a transaction is completed, or an exchange of money, goods, or services takes place.
(Ordinance 2024-38 adopted 5/28/2024)
It is a defense to prosecution under section 8.10.002 that the person was:
(1) 
Summoning aid or requesting assistance in an emergency situation; or
(2) 
A law enforcement officer in the performance of official duties.
(Ordinance 2024-38 adopted 5/28/2024)
In addition to any enforcement action by a peace officer for a violation of this article, any person who is a victim of a solicitation prohibited under section 8.10.002, or who witnesses a violation of section 8.10.002, may file a complaint with the town. Evidence to support a conviction for a violation of this article may include, but is not limited to, testimony of witnesses, videotape evidence of the violation, and other admissible evidence.
(Ordinance 2024-38 adopted 5/28/2024)
Any person violating any provision of this article, or as amended, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefor, shall be fined in a sum not to exceed $500.00, and each and every day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ordinance 2024-38 adopted 5/28/2024)