Abilene council adopts ordinance limiting BYOB hours to 7 a.m.–2 a.m.
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On final reading the Abilene City Council approved an amendment restricting BYOB establishments from allowing alcohol consumption between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m., citing health and safety concerns.
The Abilene City Council voted Thursday to adopt an ordinance restricting hours of operation and alcohol consumption at bring‑your‑own‑bottle (BYOB) establishments.
City attorney Stanley Smith presented the ordinance on final reading, telling council members the measure "is for health and safety" and that BYOB venues "may not be open between the hours of 2AM to 7AM Monday through Sunday" and may not allow alcohol consumption on the premises during those hours.
The ordinance was moved by Councilman Yates and seconded by Councilman Reagan. The council recorded unanimous support; the mayor announced "All yeses. Motion carries." The ordinance now limits BYOB service and alcohol consumption at those premises during the 2 a.m.–7 a.m. window seven days a week.
Supporters on the council said the change addresses nighttime safety and public‑health risks connected to late‑night consumption. No members offered amendments at final reading, and there were no public speakers during the item.
The change becomes part of the city code governing alcoholic beverage operations; Stanley Smith remained available to answer technical questions at the meeting. The council recessed to executive session after this vote and later adjourned the meeting at 11:49 a.m.