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Harlingen, TX Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Weeknight curfew: 10:30 p.m.-6 a.m. Sun-Thu
Weekend curfew: 12:01 a.m.-6 a.m. Fri/Sat
Applies to: Minors under 17
Parent fine: $50 to $500
Warnings before citation: Two prior written warnings

Summary

Minors under 17 are barred from Harlingen public places and business premises from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weeknights, and from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. on weekends, under the city's minor curfew ordinance.

Curfew hours means: (1) 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 6:00 a.m. of the following day; and (2) 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. of any Saturday or Sunday. ... A minor commits an offense if he remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during curfew hours.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4546847; v3 updated 2025-07-16).

Full Breakdown

Harlingen's minor curfew ordinance (Ord. 15-38, readopted by Ord. 2023-06 in March 2023) makes it an offense for anyone under 17 to remain in a public place or on business premises during curfew hours: 10:30 p.m.-6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 12:01 a.m.-6 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Parents and business operators who knowingly allow a minor to stay violate the ordinance too. Ten defenses apply, including errands, work, First Amendment activity, and travel with a parent. Police must issue two written warnings before citing a parent or business, and the ordinance sunsets three years after enactment unless renewed.

Violations & Fines

Violating minors face a Class C misdemeanor under Penal Code § 12.23, handled in juvenile court; parents face a $50-$500 fine; establishments face up to a $500 fine, after two prior warnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Harlingen still enforce a juvenile curfew?

Yes. The city readopted its curfew ordinance via Ordinance 2023-06 on March 2, 2023, keeping the same hours and offenses as the original 2015 version.

What are Harlingen's curfew hours for minors?

10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, for anyone under 17.

Can a minor be out during curfew for work or an emergency?

Yes. The ordinance lists ten defenses, including employment, emergencies, errands for a parent, and First Amendment activity.

Sources & Official References

[1]Harlingen Code of Ordinances § 34-180 to § 34-187 (ecode360)

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