Most Texas curfew ordinances make exceptions for juveniles who are out in the evenings with their parents, on a legitimate errand or involved with a religious, educational or business activity. Curfews can reduce juvenile crime and keep teenagers out of harm's way. In Corpus Christi, a law enforcement spokesman called the nighttime curfew, which restricts minors from being in a public place between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., a cornerstone of the city's anti-gang program. Police view youth curfews as helpful in certain situations, but enforcement can be difficult when neighboring communities have different laws. For example, Harris County, Pasadena and Pearland all have curfews, but the nearby communities of Bellaire, West University, Katy, Sugar Land and Fort Bend County do not.
Many units serve as specialized treatment centers.
Gainesville, for example, offers chemical dependency treatment while Giddings has programs for sex offenders. Inmates who are classified as emotionally disturbed are assigned to the Corsicana State Home. Many female offenders who require secure placement are sent to the Brownwood Girls Unit. TYC also operates military-style boot camps in Sheffield and Vernon. Uniforms, ceremony, military protocol and formation running are all incorporated into daily life.