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 bans minors under 17 from public places 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday-Thursday and 12:01 AM to 6:00 AM Friday-Saturday. A daytime school-hours curfew runs 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Exceptions cover parental accompaniment, work, and emergencies. Parents may be cited for permitting violations.
Houston Juvenile Curfew Ordinance (Chapter 28)
Heavy RestrictionsTex. Local Government Code § 370.001
Sec. 370.001. HEALTH CONTRACTS IN BORDER MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES. The governing body of a municipality or county that has a boundary that is contiguous with the border between this state and the Republic of Mexico may contract with a border municipality or state in the Republic of Mexico to provide or receive health services. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 769, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
Park Curfew
Houston city parks operate from 6 AM to 11 PM unless otherwise posted, under Chapter 32, Art. II, Sec. 32-11. Some gated parks have earlier closing times. Urban Park Rangers close and lock access gates at designated times.
Houston Park Curfew Hours
Some RestrictionsLooking for Harris County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Houston city rules.
Curfew Laws in Harris County →