Curfew Laws in Houston, TX (2026)
2 verified curfew laws for Houston, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
Houston's Chapter 28 curfew for minors under 18 remains in the Code of Ordinances, but Texas House Bill 1819 barred cities from enforcing juvenile curfews starting September 1, 2023, so Houston police no longer cite minors under Sections 28-171 through 28-176.
Houston Juvenile Curfew Preempted by Texas Law
Few RestrictionsHouston Code of Ordinances § 28-172(a)-(b)
(a)It shall be unlawful for any minor to knowingly remain, walk, run, stand, drive or ride about, in or upon any public place in the city during curfew hours.(b)It shall be unlawful for the parent or guardian having legal custody of a minor to knowingly allow or permit the minor to be in violation of the curfew imposed in section 28-172(a) of this Code.
Park Curfew
City parks and park facilities are open to the public only from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, and staying past closing after being told to leave is a criminal offense.
Houston Park Hours: 6 AM–11 PM
Some RestrictionsHouston Code of Ordinances § 32-41
With the exception of overnight camping areas designated by the director, Parks and park facilities shall be open to members of the public between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unless other public use or visitation hours have been posted for such park or park facility... It shall be unlawful for any person to remain within any park or park facility outside the hours designated or permit...
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