Curfew Laws in Austin, TX (2026)
2 verified curfew laws for Austin, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
Austin City Code Chapter 9-4 establishes a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. On school nights (Sunday-Thursday), minors must be off public streets by 11 PM and may not be out before 6 AM. On non-school nights (Friday-Saturday), the curfew is midnight to 6 AM. Exceptions include traveling to or from work, school events, emergencies, and exercising First Amendment rights. Parents or guardians can be cited for knowingly allowing curfew violations. Penalties include fines up to $500.
Austin Juvenile Curfew Hours & Rules
Heavy RestrictionsTexas Local Government Code Sec. 370.008 (Juvenile Curfews Prohibited)
Sec. 370.008. JUVENILE CURFEWS PROHIBITED. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a political subdivision may not adopt or enforce an order, ordinance, or other measure that imposes a curfew to regulate the movements or actions of persons younger than 18 years of age. (b) This section does not apply to a curfew implemented under Chapter 418, Government Code, for purposes of emergency management.
Park Curfew
Austin city parks close at 10 PM and open at 5 AM under Austin Parks and Recreation Department rules. Presence in a city park during closed hours is a violation subject to citation by Austin Park Police. Some parks and greenbelts have specific posted hours that may differ. Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, and other high-use facilities have individual operating schedules. Special event permits can authorize after-hours use. The Barton Creek Greenbelt and other natural areas also close at dark for safety.
Austin Park Curfew Hours & Rules
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Travis County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Austin city rules.
Curfew Laws in Travis County →