Arlington enforces a juvenile curfew ordinance prohibiting minors under 17 from being in public during late-night hours. Texas allows cities to enact curfew ordinances under the Texas Local Government Code.
Arlington's curfew applies to minors under 17. Nighttime curfew hours are typically 11 PM to 6 AM on weeknights and midnight to 6 AM on weekends. Daytime curfew applies during school hours. Exceptions include minors with parents, traveling to or from work, emergencies, and First Amendment activities. Parents who knowingly allow violations may be fined.
Minors violating curfew may be detained and released to parents. Parents face fines for knowingly permitting violations. Repeat offenses result in escalating penalties.
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