Houston Rodeo enforces stricter dress code March 16 to boost safety and family-friendliness after fights caused early closure.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has enforced a stricter dress code effective March 16, 2026, following incidents of fighting that led to an early closure. Guests may now be denied entry or removed for wearing clothing with obscene language or graphics, excessive tearing, visible undergarments, or excessive skin exposure. The policy also prohibits attire indicating gang affiliation and face coverings unless for religious, medical, or cultural reasons. The updated code, part of a broader conduct policy, aims to ensure a safe, family-friendly environment at the event running through March 22.