Sec. 65.015. PUBLIC ACCESS TO COURT HEARINGS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a truancy court shall open a hearing under this chapter to the public unless the court, for good cause shown, determines that the public should be excluded.
(b) The court may prohibit a person from personally attending a hearing if the person is expected to testify at the hearing and the court determines that the person's testimony would be materially affected if the person hears other testimony at the hearing.
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