Mesquite enforces a juvenile curfew prohibiting minors under 17 from being in public 11 PM to 6 AM (Sun-Thu), midnight to 6 AM (Fri-Sat), and during school hours.
Mesquite has a juvenile curfew ordinance prohibiting persons under the age of 17 from being in any public place, establishment, or motor vehicle in a public place during designated curfew hours. Nighttime curfew is generally 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 6:00 AM Friday and Saturday. A daytime curfew also prohibits minors from being in public during school hours (typically 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM on school days) when school is in session. Recognized defenses include being accompanied by a parent/guardian, being on an errand directed by a parent, traveling to or from work, attending a supervised school/religious/civic activity, exercising First Amendment rights, responding to an emergency, or being married. Violation is a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to $500; parents who knowingly permit a violation can also be cited. Texas requires curfew ordinances to be reviewed by the City Council every three years per Local Government Code 370.002 and the Texas Supreme Court's reasoning in In re J.M.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Mesquite code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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