Everyone that has successfully combated the graffiti bandits has done so by removal of their handy work as soon as possible. If no one sees it then they will move to somewhere else. Yes, it does not change their behavior unless everyone in many communities undertakes a rapid removal program and they graffiti bandits have to find something else to do. Maybe they will get a job.

Renaissance 1960 recognizes that some of the graffiti contains messages that our police can interpret to help solve crimes. We are working with the Sheriff's and Constable's Department to develop instructions of how citizens can support the police's effort to learn from the markings while removing them quickly to dissuade more graffiti staining our area.

On a recent Saturday night the east face of the Public Storage builiding and the Spring-Creek Barbeque's storage facility was "tagged" with graffiti. The businesses are neighbors on FM-1960 about 0.5 miles east of Stuebner Airline.

These information provided here is to proivde an over-view of the new law and is not an interpretation of that new law. It is not a complete description of the law nor is to be relied upon in the conduct of your business. Always check with the proper authorities before proceeding with the placement of any signage. This information was provided in the interest of improving the environment and quality of life in Harris County.

Constable Ron Hickman has told the Renaissance 1960 that his officers will actively enforce the new state law. Be sure to sign up for the classes to teach us how to assist the enforcement of the law and not take officers away from more serious crimes. 

Everywhere in Houston and our great country the free enterprise system thrives on advertisement. For years before mass media there were signs to lure propective buyers or future clients and now there are many more signs. We now find our roadways lined with signage from bill boards to bandit signs, some flashing and some blown up gorrillas swaying in the breeze over the hopefull business.

Renaissance 1960 believes that the existing legislation as approved by Harris County, The City of Houston and the State of Texas must be enforced to properly manage signage and curb sign blight. To that end the page provides links to those rules, ordinances and regulations.

Click " Read More" below for links and info about the bandit sign legislation that goes into effect 9/1/07.