Euless, TX Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

Euless has adopted a juvenile curfew ordinance consistent with the authority granted to Texas municipalities under Texas Local Government Code 370.002, which allows cities to regulate the presence of minors in public places during certain hours to reduce juvenile crime and victimization. Under the typical curfew structure used in Euless and neighboring DFW cities, minors under 17 years of age are prohibited from being in public places, traveling in a motor vehicle, or remaining on premises of any commercial business during the nighttime curfew (typically 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday) and during the daytime curfew on school days (typically 9 AM to 2:30 PM when school is in session). Recognized exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult; traveling directly between home, school, employment, or a supervised activity; responding to an emergency; attending a school, religious, or government-sponsored event; exercising First Amendment rights; or legally on an errand at the direction of a parent. Enforcement is primarily by Euless Police, who may detain and release to a parent or guardian. Parents who knowingly permit curfew violations may also face citation. The state law requires cities adopting curfews to review them every three years through a public hearing process to maintain statutory authority. Class C misdemeanor citations under state law can result in fines up to $500, though first-time violations often result in warnings.