Ord 39-2023 Amending Chaper 78 Article IV Curfew for Minors HB 1819 07/18/2023 Ordinance No. 39-2023
Ordinance repealing Chapter 78, Article IV. — Curfew for Minors in
compliance with House Bill 1819 and declaring an effective date
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has passed House Bill 1819, which is effective
on September 1 , 2023; and,
WHEREAS, House Bill 1819 prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or
enforcing an order, ordinance, or other measures that impose a curfew to regulate the
movements or actions of persons younger than 18 years of age; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 78, Article IV should be repealed to comply with House Bill
1819.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Chapter 78, Article IV. — Curfew for Minors is hereby repealed, and
Chapter 78, Article IV shall be "reserved" for future use.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective on September 1 , 2023.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of July 2023.
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MAYOR
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City Clerk