Houston’s new parking-ticket rule takes effect next week, giving drivers 40 days to pay or contest citations mailed to the address linked to their license plate. Windshield tickets will still be allowed.

Houston drivers could soon receive parking tickets in the mail rather than on their windshields, under a proposed ordinance up for a vote Wednesday. The change is part of a broader effort to modernize the city's parking enforcement — but some drivers say they're not convinced it's a good idea.

The city of Houston released its parking app five years ago to make it easier for drivers to find a spot and pay for parking. But when you pay and still get a citation, one man said the city makes it tough for drivers to plead their case. KPRC 2 Investigates has advice on what you can do if it happens to you.