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Curfew Laws in DeSoto, TX (2026)

2 verified curfew laws for DeSoto, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

DeSoto enforces a juvenile curfew ordinance restricting persons under 17 from being in public places during certain hours. Nighttime curfew typically runs 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday a

DeSoto Juvenile Curfew Ordinance

Heavy Restrictions

Tex. 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

DeSoto parks close to the public during nighttime hours, typically from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM or from dusk until dawn depending on the facility. Entering or remaining in a city park during closed hours

DeSoto Park Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Looking for Dallas County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement DeSoto city rules.

Curfew Laws in Dallas County