Sec. 65.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Child" means a person who is 12 years of age or older and younger than 19 years of age.
(2) "Juvenile court" means a court designated under Section 51.04 to exercise jurisdiction over proceedings under Title 3.
(3) "Qualified telephone interpreter" means a telephone service that employs licensed court interpreters, as defined by Section 157.001, Government Code.
(4) "Truancy court" means a court designated under Section 65.004 to exercise jurisdiction over cases involving allegations of truant conduct.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3A - Truancy Court Proceedings
Chapter 65 - Truancy Court Proceedings
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 65.001. Scope and Purpose
Section 65.003. Truant Conduct
Section 65.004. Truancy Courts; Jurisdiction
Section 65.005. Court Sessions
Section 65.007. Right to Jury Trial
Section 65.008. Waiver of Rights
Section 65.009. Effect of Adjudication
Section 65.010. Burden of Proof
Section 65.011. Applicable Statutes Regarding Discovery
Section 65.012. Procedural Rules
Section 65.015. Public Access to Court Hearings