Curfew Laws in Tyler, TX (2026)
2 verified curfew laws for Tyler, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
Tyler no longer has an enforceable juvenile curfew. Texas House Bill 1819, effective September 1, 2023, bars every Texas city and county from adopting or enforcing a curfew on anyone under 18, except during a declared emergency.
Tyler Juvenile Curfew Ended by State Law
Few RestrictionsTex. Local Gov't Code Sec. 370.007, added by HB 1819, 88th Leg., R.S. (2023), eff. Sept. 1, 2023
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
Tyler city parks are open sunrise to sunset, and it is unlawful to enter or remain in a park when it is closed. Public trails like Rose Rudman open at 5:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
Tyler Park Hours and Overnight Closure
Some RestrictionsTyler, TX, Code of Ordinances ch. 8 (Parks) (Ord. No. 0-2019-80)
All public parks owned and operated by the City are open from sunrise until sunset. It is unlawful to enter or remain within a park or recreation area when said park or recreation area is closed. ... Rose Rudman Trail, Lindsey Trail, Faulkner Trail and all other public trails shall open at 5:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. It is unlawful to enter or remain on a public trail when said trail is c...
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