Houston City Council approves ordinance that requires security cameras outside certain businesses

Houston City Council votes to require outdoor security cameras at certain types of businesses

The new rule requires bars, nightclubs, sexually-oriented businesses, convenience stores and game rooms to install outdoor security cameras.

New Houston ordinance requires exterior cameras outside small retail businesses

HOUSTON (KIAH) Crime has been on the rise since Wednesday afternoon, Houston City Council passed a new city ordinance requiring businesses to install exterior cameras and lighting to improve public…

Houston City Council approves ordinance that requires security cameras outside certain businesses

The hope is that the cameras will deter crime from happening in the first place and help solve crimes after they take place.