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1. What is solicitation?

Solicitation is the act of traveling either by foot or vehicle going door to door to barter or communicate either orally or by printed materials.  For additional information see Section 18-482 - Definitions.

2. Is a permit required for solicitation or distribution of commercial handbills in the City of North Richland Hills?

Yes.  Any person who engages in solicitation activities or distribution of commercial handbills must obtain a permit from the City of North Richland Hills.  For additional information see Section 18-483.

3. What are the requirements for obtaining a solicitors permit?

To obtain a solicitors permit a completed application must be submitted to the City Secretary’s Office to include: 

•    Valid driver’s license.

•    Successful background check.

•    Two photographs measuring at least 1.5 inch x 1.5 inch for the application and the approved solicitors badge.

•    $100.00 permit fee.  

Submit applications to the City Secretary’s Office at 4301 City Point Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 or by e-mail to citysecretary@nrhtx.com.  For additional information see Section 18-484.

4. What are the requirements for obtaining a handbill permit?

To obtain a handbill permit a completed application must be submitted to the City Secretary’s Office to include:

•    Valid driver’s license.

•    $10.00 permit fee per person distributing the commercial handbills.

•    Copy of the literature being distributed.

Submit applications to the City Secretary’s Office at 4301 City Point Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 or by e-mail to citysecretary@nrhtx.com.  For additional information see Section 18-484.

5. Are there any exceptions to the ordinance?

Yes.  Listed below are a few exceptions:

•    Charitable solicitation.

•    Persons seeking solely to promote religious views.

•    Personal contact or fund raising by individuals, political candidates or parties or their supporters seeking to advocate particular points of view, issues or candidates.

•    Activity approved in conjunction with a city sponsored event.

For additional information see Section 18-482.

6. What are the time restrictions for solicitors and handbill distributors?

A person cannot solicit:

•    Before 9:00 am. 

•    After sunset as defined by the National Weather Service or 8:00 pm, whichever is earlier on a given day. 

•    On Sunday. 

•    On any federally designated holiday. (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

•    On any day where the Department of Homeland Security has declared an orange or red state of alert.

For additional information see Section 18-493.

7. How do I report a solicitor that is violating the ordinance?

During business hours contact the City Secretary’s Office by e-mail citysecretary@nrhtx.com or by phone at (817) 427-6060.  After business hours call the Police Department non-emergency line at 817-281-1000.  Please provide the following information:

•    Company name

•    Representatives name (first and last name)

•    Location of solicitation

•    Description of violation such as no permit, not observing no solicitation sign, or not observing regulations on days/time. 

If you have video, please email it to citysecretary@nrhtx.com with the above information.