It is a defense to prosecution under § 131.02 of this chapter that, at the time of the act that otherwise would constitute an offense:
(A) The minor was accompanied by his or her parent;
(B) The minor was accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older approved by the parent;
(C) The minor was on an emergency errand;
(D) The minor was attending a school, religious or government-sponsored activity or going to or coming from a school, religious or government-sponsored activity;
(E) The minor was engaged in a lawful employment activity or labor organization meeting or going to or coming from said lawful employment or labor organization meeting;
(F) The minor was on the premises of the place where such minor resides or the premises of a next- door neighbor and the neighbor had not communicated an objection to the minor or the minor’s parent;
(G) The minor was on an errand directed by his or her parent;
(H) The minor was in an aircraft or motor vehicle involved in interstate or intrastate transportation or was awaiting transportation;
(I) The minor was exercising his or her First and Fourteenth rights protected by the United States Constitution, including, but not limited to, the free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and the right of assembly;
(J) The minor was married or had been married or had disabilities of minority removed in accordance with the state’s Family Code; or
(K) In a prosecution under § 131.02(C) of this chapter, the owner, operator or employee of the place of business promptly notified the Police Department that a minor was present on the premises of the business during curfew hours and refused to leave.
(2012 Code, § 60-38)