Texas Statutes
Chapter 51 - General Provisions
Section 51.042. Objection to Jurisdiction Because of Age of the Child

Sec. 51.042. OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION BECAUSE OF AGE OF THE CHILD. (a) A child who objects to the jurisdiction of the court over the child because of the age of the child must raise the objection at the adjudication hearing or discretionary transfer hearing, if any.
(b) A child who does not object as provided by Subsection (a) waives any right to object to the jurisdiction of the court because of the age of the child at a later hearing or on appeal.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Family Code

Title 3 - Juvenile Justice Code

Chapter 51 - General Provisions

Section 51.01. Purpose and Interpretation

Section 51.02. Definitions

Section 51.03. Delinquent Conduct; Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision

Section 51.031. Habitual Felony Conduct

Section 51.04. Jurisdiction

Section 51.041. Jurisdiction After Appeal

Section 51.0411. Jurisdiction for Transfer or Release Hearing

Section 51.0412. Jurisdiction Over Incomplete Proceedings

Section 51.0413. Jurisdiction Over and Transfer of Combination of Proceedings

Section 51.0414. Discretionary Transfer to Combine Proceedings

Section 51.042. Objection to Jurisdiction Because of Age of the Child

Section 51.045. Juries in County Courts at Law

Section 51.05. Court Sessions and Facilities

Section 51.06. Venue

Section 51.07. Transfer to Another County for Disposition

Section 51.071. Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Courtesy Supervision Prohibited

Section 51.072. Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Interim Supervision

Section 51.073. Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Permanent Supervision

Section 51.074. Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Deferred Prosecution

Section 51.075. Collaborative Supervision Between Adjoining Counties

Section 51.08. Transfer From Criminal Court

Section 51.09. Waiver of Rights

Section 51.095. Admissibility of a Statement of a Child

Section 51.10. Right to Assistance of Attorney; Compensation

Section 51.101. Appointment of Attorney and Continuation of Representation

Section 51.102. Appointment of Counsel Plan

Section 51.11. Guardian Ad Litem

Section 51.115. Attendance at Hearing: Parent or Other Guardian

Section 51.116. Right to Reemployment

Section 51.12. Place and Conditions of Detention

Section 51.125. Post-Adjudication Correctional Facilities

Section 51.126. Nonsecure Correctional Facilities

Section 51.13. Effect of Adjudication or Disposition

Section 51.151. Polygraph Examination

Section 51.17. Procedure and Evidence

Section 51.18. Election Between Juvenile Court and Alternate Juvenile Court

Section 51.19. Limitation Periods

Section 51.20. Physical or Mental Examination

Section 51.21. Mental Health Screening and Referral