Sec. 65.053. REVIEW BY PROSECUTOR. (a) The truant conduct prosecutor shall promptly review the facts described in a referral received under Section 65.051.
(b) The prosecutor may, in the prosecutor's discretion, determine whether to file a petition with the truancy court requesting an adjudication of the child for truant conduct. If the prosecutor decides not to file a petition requesting an adjudication, the prosecutor shall inform the truancy court and the school district of the decision.
(c) The prosecutor may not file a petition for an adjudication of a child for truant conduct if the referral was not made in compliance with Section 25.0915, Education Code.
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 B. Initial Procedures
Section 65.051. Initial Referral to Truancy Court
Section 65.052. Truant Conduct Prosecutor
Section 65.053. Review by Prosecutor
Section 65.054. State's Petition
Section 65.055. Limitations Period
Section 65.058. Service of Summons
Section 65.059. Representation by Attorney
Section 65.060. Child's Answer
Section 65.061. Guardian Ad Litem
Section 65.062. Attendance at Hearing
Section 65.063. Right to Reemployment