Sec. 65.008. WAIVER OF RIGHTS. A right granted to a child by this chapter or by the constitution or laws of this state or the United States is waived in proceedings under this chapter if:
(1) the right is one that may be waived;
(2) the child and the child's parent or guardian are informed of the right, understand the right, understand the possible consequences of waiving the right, and understand that waiver of the right is not required;
(3) the child signs the waiver;
(4) the child's parent or guardian signs the waiver; and
(5) the child's attorney signs the waiver, if the child is represented by counsel.
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