Universal City has a juvenile curfew ordinance authorized under TX Local Gov Code 370.002. Minors under 17 are generally prohibited from public places between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM on weeknights.
Universal City, like many Texas home-rule and general-law cities, has adopted a juvenile curfew ordinance under the authority of Texas Local Government Code 370.002. Minors under age 17 are prohibited from being in public places, including streets, parks, businesses, and parking lots, during curfew hours. Typical hours are 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 12:01 AM to 6:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. A daytime curfew also applies during school hours to address truancy, typically 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM on school days. Defenses include being accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to or from work or school, running an emergency errand, exercising First Amendment rights, or being on the sidewalk adjacent to the minor residence. Violations can result in Municipal Court citations with fines up to 500 dollars, and parents knowingly permitting violations can be separately cited. Texas law requires cities to review curfew ordinances every three years with public hearings.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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