Fort Worth City Leaders Still At A Disagreement Over Teen Curfew

By Jason Allen, CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

January 26, 2023

With just weeks before a teen curfew runs out, Fort Worth city leaders still disagree on whether it should be extended, or eliminated after nearly 30 years.

Council member Elizabeth Beck proposed changes to the rule during a long work session Tuesday, including issuing a warning to a child for the first offense, and a civil citation that could be erased from their record if it happens again.

Continuing the ordinance drew strong criticism however from members Jared Williams and Chris Nettles who argued it infringes on the rights of children and families, without any evidence of reducing crime.

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