CONROE, Texas – Conroe City Council has deferred an agenda item on a proposed ordinance that would regulate public gatherings and demonstrations on city-owned property.

No formal date has been set yet to discuss the ordinance at council.

The proposed ordinance would require organizers to obtain a permit for any gathering of 25 or more people on public property, including sidewalks and rights-of-way.

The application would be filed through the Conroe Police Department, include a $500 fee, proof of liability insurance, and a deposit to cover cleanup or city staffing costs.

City officials say the goal is to “ensure public safety and protect city resources” in a content-neutral way.

But the measure has drawn scrutiny from residents who question whether the requirements, particularly the i

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