Guadalupe County, TX Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Park hours
- Posted at each park
- Typical closing
- Dusk or 10 to 11 PM
- County authority
- Local Gov Code Ch. 331
- After-hours
- Criminal trespass (Penal 30.05)
- Enforcement
- Police and park staff
Summary
Guadalupe County and its cities set park hours locally. Public parks post opening and closing times, often dawn to dusk or around. Being in a park after posted hours is criminal trespass under Texas Penal Code 30.05.
A municipality or county may improve land for park purposes and may operate and maintain parks. The authority to improve the land includes the authority to construct buildings, lay out and pave driveways and walks, construct ditches or lakes, and set out trees and shrubs.
Full Breakdown
Guadalupe County may operate and maintain parks under Local Government Code Chapter 331, with hours posted at each site. Most developed public parks in the area are city-run, including Max Starcke Park in Seguin and the Schertz and Cibolo park systems, which post opening and closing times, commonly dawn to. Trails and river-access points may keep separate hours. Entering or remaining after posted closing is enforced as criminal trespass under Texas Penal Code Section 30.05 by police and park staff. Permitted events and registered overnight camping are exceptions.
Violations & Fines
Remaining in a park after posted closing without authorization is criminal trespass under Texas Penal Code 30.05, generally a Class B misdemeanor, enforced by police or park staff through citation or removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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