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Fulshear vs Katy

How do juvenile curfew rules compare between Fulshear, TX and Katy, TX?

Fulshear has fewer restrictions than Katy.

Fulshear, TX

Fort Bend County

Some Restrictions

Fort Bend County enforces a juvenile curfew in unincorporated areas restricting minors under 17 from public places during late night and school day hours.

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Katy, TX

Fort Bend County

Heavy Restrictions

The City of Katy enforces nighttime and daytime juvenile curfews under Chapter 8, prohibiting minors from being in public during specified hours absent statutory exceptions.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactFulshearKaty
Age CoveredUnder 17 years old-
Night Curfew11 PM to 6 AM-
Day CurfewSchool hours 9-2:30-
AuthorityTX Local Gov 351.903-
Weeknight curfew-11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Weekend curfew-12:01 to 6 a.m.
School day curfew-9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Code location-Chapter 8, Article 8.02

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Fulshear FAQ

Does Fort Bend County's curfew apply inside cities?

No. The county order applies only in unincorporated areas. Cities like Sugar Land, Missouri City, and Rosenberg may have their own separate juvenile curfew ordinances.

What are exceptions to the Fort Bend County juvenile curfew?

Exceptions include accompanying a parent, traveling to or from work, school, or a religious event, running errands at a parent's direction, and exercising First Amendment rights.

Katy FAQ

What time is the juvenile curfew in Katy?

Sunday through Thursday nights, the curfew runs 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, it runs 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. A daytime curfew also applies during school hours.

Can parents be fined for a curfew violation in Katy?

Yes. The ordinance allows citations against parents or guardians who knowingly permit a minor to violate curfew. Cases are heard in Katy Municipal Court as Class C misdemeanors.

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