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Bellaire increases bond for door-to-door solicitors, council emphasizes enforcement
5897042 · October 6, 2025
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Summary
The council amended city code to raise the required bond for itinerant peddlers, vendors and solicitors from $500 to $1,000 and discussed enforcement after councilmembers reported increased door-to-door sales activity.
Bellaire amended its city code Oct. 6 to increase the required bond for itinerant peddlers, vendors and charitable solicitors from $500 to $1,000 per applicant.
Council discussion focused on community complaints about an apparent uptick in unpermitted door-to-door sales, including pressure-washing, roofing solicitations and other…
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