Katy vs Stafford
How do juvenile curfew rules compare between Katy, TX and Stafford, TX?
Stafford has fewer restrictions than Katy.
Katy, TX
Fort Bend County
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.
View full Katy rules →Stafford, TX
Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County enforces a juvenile curfew in unincorporated areas restricting minors under 17 from public places during late night and school day hours.
View full Stafford rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Katy | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Age Covered | - | Under 17 years old |
| Night Curfew | - | 11 PM to 6 AM |
| Day Curfew | - | School hours 9-2:30 |
| Authority | - | TX Local Gov 351.903 |
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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.
Stafford 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.
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