Sec. 37.141. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Child" means a person who is:
(A) a student; and
(B) at least 10 years of age and younger than 18 years of age.
(2) "School offense" means an offense committed by a child enrolled in a public school that is a Class C misdemeanor other than a traffic offense and that is committed on property under the control and jurisdiction of a school district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1407 (S.B. 393), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (S.B. 108), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 37 - Discipline; Law and Order
Subchapter E. -1. Criminal Procedure
Section 37.142. Conflict of Law
Section 37.143. Citation Prohibited; Custody of Child
Section 37.144. Graduated Sanctions for Certain School Offenses
Section 37.146. Requisites of Complaint