Lubbock enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. Typical hours: 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday and 12:01 AM to 6 AM Friday and Saturday. Daytime curfew during school hours also applies.
Lubbock Code of Ordinances establishes a juvenile curfew consistent with TX Local Government Code Sec. 370.002, which requires periodic review of curfew ordinances. The curfew prohibits minors under 17 from being in public places or establishments during the specified hours unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult, traveling to or from work, responding to an emergency, or engaged in interstate travel or First Amendment activity. A daytime curfew during public school hours also typically applies to school-age minors not in school without a valid excuse. Both the minor and the parent (or business owner knowingly allowing presence) can be cited. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to $500.
Fines up to $500 per offense. Parents may be cited for knowingly permitting violations.
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