Corpus Christi enforces a juvenile curfew under Chapter 33 of the Code of Ordinances (Offenses — Miscellaneous Provisions). Minors under 17 are prohibited from being in public places during curfew hours without a parent or authorized adult. Exceptions include employment, school activities, emergencies, and First Amendment activities. Parents can be cited for allowing curfew violations.
Corpus Christi's juvenile curfew ordinance prohibits minors under the age of 17 from being in public places during curfew hours without a parent, guardian, or authorized adult. Weeknight curfew runs from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Sunday through Thursday). Weekend curfew runs from midnight to 6:00 AM (Friday and Saturday nights). Exceptions include travel to/from work with employer verification, school-sanctioned activities, religious events, emergencies, and First Amendment activities. Law enforcement may detain curfew violators and contact parents for pickup. Texas state law governs the framework for local curfew ordinances.
First violation: warning and parent notification. Second violation: $50–$100 fine to parent/guardian. Third and subsequent: $100–$250 fines. Chronic violations may result in parental responsibility hearings.
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