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US City
Houston
Houston's film registration and the $1,000,000 insurance requirement, plus the police and parks costs that sit on top.
Permit: conditional
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
Filming on general public property needs a completed registration plus a certificate of insurance.
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Houston Film Commission (Houston First Corporation), coordinating City of Houston permitting
Cost: No flat permit fee published; traffic control requires hiring off-duty HPD officers and parks require a separate park permit
Processing: Submit a registration form and insurance before production
Filming on general public property needs a completed registration plus a certificate of insurance. General liability of $1,000,000 per incident naming the City of Houston is required before filming. Separate permits cover traffic control, parks, amplified sound, and special effects.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; downtown and airport-area airspace needs FAA authorization
Local rules sit on top of FAA airspace rules. For Part 107 and drone law, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes: you can photograph what is visible from public space in the US
Private property sets its own rules regardless of city law.
Practical notes
- City parks require a separate Parks and Recreation permit through the commission.
- Any street or lane closure requires hiring off-duty HPD officers; pyrotechnics require a fire marshal on set.
Guidance, not legal advice
Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.
Drone Authority
Check the flight side
City photo permits do not settle airspace. Drone Authority covers FAA rules, local restrictions, and LAANC checks.
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