Teen curfew to end in February in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, TX (CBSDFW.COM) – Fort Worth’s teen curfew ordinance, in effect for almost 30 years, expires February 13, 2023, according to a statement from Fort Worth Mayor Matty Parker.

Parker went on to say that any potential city council action “may be premature and possibly temporary.”

This is because a bill has been submitted to the state legislature that would remove the right of cities to enact or enforce curfews for teens. Texas House of Representatives Bill SB 603, filed by Senator Brian Hughes [R]remove the power of cities to impose or enforce curfews for teenagers.

AND community meeting scheduled to February 1 on this issue was postponed.

She went on to say, “Fellow council members and I have heard from many residents during our discussions about whether or not to renew the teen curfew ordinance in the City of Fort Worth. It is important to listen to the voices of our residents, as well as to hear and learn about other factors. when considering such a policy decision. We can all agree that the number one priority is keeping the youth of Fort Worth safe.”

Under the current regulation, minors are prohibited from being in any public place after 23:00 from Sunday to Thursday and after 00:01 on Friday and Saturday. There are exceptions for work, emergencies, parental errands, or attending supervised events.

The city report shows that in 2022, the police filed complaints 29 times, with most of them in the northern part of the city.