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- video gaming
- Taxi & Limo
- EZ Rider
- Pool Hall / Temporary Beer License / Dance Hall
- Peddler / Vendor
- Parade / Special Events
Video Gaming Establishments are a regulated business under Odessa City Ordinance 4-17. All employees and licensees are required to know and adhere to the ordinance.
Costs:
- License Fee: $2,500.00
- Video Gaming Device Permit: $300.00 per device
- Employee Background Check: $100.00 per employee
- Annual Occupation Tax: $ 15.00 per device
- Administrative Fee: $5.00 per device
City Ordinances: Ordinance: Video Gaming Establishments
Reference Guide: 2022 Video Gaming Establishment Reference Guide
Taxi & Limo
The Taxi and Limo Permit Application can be obtained from the Records Unit. Applicants must provide a valid Texas Driver's License with the current address and Social Security card. Application must be filled out entirely; no questions should be left blank. The application must be notarized.
Cost: $20.00
The process will take 3 to 5 business days.
EZ Rider
An EZ Rider applicant must first obtain permit application from EZ Rider before coming to the Police Department for further processing. The applicant must provide a valid Texas Driver's License and Social Security card. Application must be filled out entirely.
The process will take 3 to 5 business days and the employer will be notified.
Pool Hall / Temporary Beer License / Dance Hall
A Pool Hall/Temporary Beer License/Dance Hall applicant must first obtain permit application from Odessa City Hall before coming to the Police Department for further processing. The applicant must provide a valid Texas Driver's License and Social Security card. Application must be filled out entirely.
The process will take 3 to 5 business days and the applicant will be notified.
For More Information
For more information on the permits and licenses processed by the City of Odessa, view the City Issued Permits and Licenses (PDF).
It is required to go to Identogo for fingerprinting after turning in application to the OPD. You will receive an email with information and a code to give to Identogo for the fingerprints. The fingerprints will be sent back to OPD and will be put with the application before it goes to the Chief of Police for approval. There is a fee for this. At this time, it is $10.00 to be paid at Indetogo.
Peddler / Vendor
A Peddler/Vendor Applicant must obtain a permit application from the Odessa City Hall before coming to the Police Department for further processing. Application must be filled out entirely. Applicants must provide a valid Driver's License, Social Security card, and a valid copy of insurance with their name on the policy if they are driving to various locations. No insurance is necessary if they (the applicant) is walking door to door.
The process will take 3 to 5 business days, and the applicant will be notified.
For More Information
For more information on the permits and licenses processed by the City of Odessa, view the City Issued Permits and Licenses (PDF).
If you plan on organizing a parade or special event within the City Limits of Odessa, you must submit an application for approval. For your convenience, the Odessa Police Department has provided a copy of the application for you to download and fill out. Please read over all the paperwork attached, review the City of Odessa Special Events and Parades Ordinance, and submit your application along with payment and other required documents to the Odessa Police Department Records Unit.
Prior to turning in your application packet, please contact the Traffic Sergeant at 432-335-5756, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm to schedule an appointment.
Cost: $25.00