Celina, TX Public Conduct: Public Alcohol Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Public street/alley drinking
- Banned
- City park drinking or possession
- Banned
- Exception
- City-sponsored special events only
- Maximum fine
- $500 per offense
Summary
Celina prohibits drinking alcohol on public streets, alleys, and adjacent public places, and bans both consuming and possessing alcohol in city parks outside city-sponsored events.
It shall be unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverage on any public street or alley in the city except during special events the city sponsors, organizes, or is a partner... It shall be unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverage in a city park except during special events... Any person, firm or corporation violating any part of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of $500.00 for each offense.
Full Breakdown
City ordinance makes it unlawful to consume alcohol on any public street or alley, on public places adjacent to a street or alley, or in a city park: the park rule extends to mere possession, not just drinking. All three bans lift only during special events the city sponsors, organizes, or partners in. Violators face a Class C misdemeanor citation and a fine of up to $500 per offense.
Violations & Fines
Up to $500 fine per offense as a Class C misdemeanor; each instance of drinking or possessing alcohol counted separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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