Converse has adopted a juvenile curfew ordinance under Texas Local Government Code 370.002 prohibiting minors under 17 from being in public places during late night and school hours, with standard exceptions.
Under Texas Local Government Code Section 370.002, Texas cities are authorized to enact juvenile curfews, and Converse has done so. The ordinance typically prohibits minors under age 17 from being in public places, businesses open to the public, or establishments between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and between midnight and 6:00 AM Friday and Saturday. A daytime curfew covers school hours (roughly 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM on school days) to deter truancy. Standard exceptions include accompaniment by a parent or guardian, travel to or from work, emergencies, First Amendment activities, and errands authorized by a parent. Violations can result in citations against the juvenile and the parent, Class C misdemeanor charges, and fines. Texas law requires periodic public review and re-adoption of curfew ordinances. Officers generally use discretion and warn first offenders.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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