In 2011, the Colleyville City Council approved a stricter ordinance against solicitors to ensure the safety of citizens. Council members went through a first reading of amendments to the ordinance that includes a "No Knock" list in its meeting Feb. 4.

The changes include providing a fine penalty to not exceed $500, a savings clause, repealing conflicting ordinances and providing an effective date.

Announced to the public at the State of the City address in January, the list is for residents who do not wish to be solicited to, Police Chief Michael Holder said. If a name is on the list, a vendor cannot solicit to that address. The ordinance requires permits for all commercial home solicitation, commercial home distribution and itinerant vendors.

"It's the vendor's responsibility to keep up with that, it's going to be an ever-changing list," Holder said.

Registration is done online and is good for two years. There is also a "Solicitors Welcome" list that residents can register for.

Upon a question from Councilman Mike Taylor about renewal after the two-year period, Holder said the city is still looking at the best ways to notify registrants when the expiration date is nearly up.

Holder said protected speech, such as that of religious groups, charities and political campaigns, are exempt from permit requirements.

Holder said the council is expected to take action on the revised solicitor ordinance at the next meeting on Feb. 18.

To register for either the No Knock or Solicitors Welcome list, click here. To see a list of current approved solicitor permits, follow this link.