(b) If a judge grants community supervision to a defendant who is convicted of or charged with an offense under Section 43.261, Penal Code, the judge may require as a condition of community supervision that the defendant attend and successfully complete an educational program described by Section 37.218, Education Code, or another equivalent educational program.
(c) The court shall require the defendant or the defendant's parent to pay the cost of attending an educational program under Subsection (b) if the court determines that the defendant or the defendant's parent is financially able to make payment.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 42A - Community Supervision
Subchapter K. Conditions Applicable to Certain Other Offenses and Offenders
Article 42A.501. Community Supervision for Offense Committed Because of Bias or Prejudice
Article 42A.502. Community Supervision for Certain Violent Offenses; Child Safety Zone
Article 42A.505. Community Supervision for Stalking Offense; Prohibited Contact With Victim
Article 42A.506. Community Supervision for Defendant With Mental Impairment
Article 42A.509. Community Supervision for Graffiti Offense
Article 42A.510. Community Supervision for Enhanced Disorderly Conduct Offense
Article 42A.511. Community Supervision for Certain Offenses Involving Animals
Article 42A.512. Community Supervision for Electronic Transmission of Certain Visual Material
Article 42A.513. Community Supervision for Making Firearm Accessible to Child
Article 42A.514. Community Supervision for Certain Alcohol or Drug Related Offenses
Article 42A.515. Community Supervision for Certain Prostitution Offenses