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1. What time would the curfew be in effect?

• 12:01 am to 6 am, Monday through Friday
• 1 am to 6 am, Saturday through Sunday

2. What age applies to the curfew?

Any person under 17 years of age not including those individuals who have, in accordance with Chapter 31 of the Texas Family Code, had the general disabilities of minority removed.

3. What are the exemptions to the curfew?

• Minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• On an errand at the direction of the minor's parent or guardian, without any detour or stop.
• In a motor vehicle involved in interstate travel.
• Engaged in an employment activity, or going to or returning home from an employment activity, without any detour or stop.
• Involved in an emergency.
• On the sidewalk abutting the minor's residence or abutting the residence of a nextdoor neighbor, if the neighbor did not complain to the police department about the minor's presence.
• Attending an official school, religious, or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the city, Leander Independent School District, a civic organization, church, or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor, or going to or returning home from, without any detour or stop, an official school, religious, or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the city, Leander Independent School District, church, a civic organization, or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor.
• Exercising First Amendment rights protected by the United States Constitution, such as the free exercise of religion, freedom of speech, and the right of assembly.
• Married or had been married or had disabilities of minority removed in accordance with Chapter 31 of the Texas Family Code.
• Under Section 8.02.032(c) the owner, operator, or employee of an establishment promptly notified the police department that a minor was present on the premises of the establishment during curfew hours and refused to leave.

4. I am under 17 years old. What happens if I violate the curfew?

• You may be detained by a law enforcement officer.
• Your parents and/or legal guardian may be required to respond and take custody of you.
• You may be issued a citation that requires your appearance in municipal court.
• When making your court appearance, your parent or guardian must come with you.
• If found guilty, the municipal court judge may impose a fine, probation, or community service.

5. I am a parent or guardian. What happens if my child violates the curfew?

• You may be detained by a law enforcement officer.
• You will be required to respond and take custody of your child.
• If you allowed your child to violate the curfew, you may be issued a citation that requires your appearance in municipal court.
• If found guilty, the municipal court judge may impose a fine, probation, or community service.