§ 30-50. Defenses.

It shall be a defense to prosecution under this division if one of the following situations exist:

(1)

The minor was accompanied by a parent.

(2)

The minor was accompanied by an adult authorized by a parent of such minor to take the parent's place accompanying the minor for a designated period of time and purpose within a specified area.

(3)

The minor was en route, using the most direct route, to or from the following:

a.

A place of the minor's employment;

b.

A restaurant, library, movie theater, store or other place of public accommodation;

c.

A play, dance, sporting event or other event of public entertainment;

d.

A church, meeting hall, school, courthouse or other place of public assembly or worship; or

e.

An emergency errand.

(4)

A minor was exercising First Amendment rights protected by the United States Constitution, such as the free exercise of religion, freedom of speech, and the right to assembly.

(5)

The minor was married or had been married or had disabilities of minority removed in accordance with chapter 31 of the state family code.

(Code 1994, § 7.603; Ord. No. 441, § 1, 3-10-2008; Ord. No. 593-15, §§ 1—4, 9-14-2015)