Fort Worth enforces a juvenile curfew under Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances. Minors under 17 may not be in a public place during curfew hours: 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 6 AM Friday and Saturday nights. There is also a daytime curfew during school hours. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent, traveling to or from work, attending an official school or religious activity, or responding to an emergency. Parents can be cited for knowingly allowing a minor to violate curfew.
Fort Worth imposes juvenile curfew restrictions for minors under 17 (some cities under 18). Typical school night curfew is 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday. Weekend curfew extends to midnight to 6 AM Friday and Saturday. Daytime curfew may also apply during school hours. Exceptions include travel to/from work, school events, emergencies, and being accompanied by a parent. Enforcement is typically by police who may return minors home or issue citations to parents. TX Family Code §51.03 may provide the state-level framework.
First offense: warning and parental notification. Repeat: $50 to $500 fine to parents. Habitual violations: referral to juvenile court.
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