Sec. 65.059. REPRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY. (a) A child may be represented by an attorney in a case under this chapter. Representation by an attorney is not required.
(b) A child is not entitled to have an attorney appointed to represent the child, but the court may appoint an attorney if the court determines it is in the best interest of the child.
(c) The court may order a child's parent or other responsible person to pay for the cost of an attorney appointed under this section if the court determines that the person has sufficient financial resources.
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