Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 6.10
Educational Programs Concerning Certain Offenses Committed by Minors; Mandatory Court Attendance

(a)

In this article, “parent” means a natural or adoptive parent, managing or possessory conservator, or legal guardian. The term does not include a parent whose parental rights have been terminated.

(b)

This article applies to a defendant who has not had the disabilities of minority removed and has been charged with an offense under Section 43.261 (Electronic Transmission of Certain Visual Material Depicting Minor), Penal Code.

(c)

The judge of a county court:

(1)

must take the defendant’s plea in open court; and

(2)

shall issue a summons to compel the defendant’s parent to be present during:

(A)

the taking of the defendant’s plea; and

(B)

all other proceedings relating to the case.

(d)

If a county court finds that a defendant has committed an offense under Section 43.261 (Electronic Transmission of Certain Visual Material Depicting Minor), Penal Code, the court may enter an order requiring the defendant to attend and successfully complete an educational program described by Section 37.218 (Programs on Dangers of Students Sharing Visual Material Depicting Minor Engaged in Sexual Conduct), Education Code, or another equivalent educational program.

(e)

A court that enters an order under Subsection (d) shall require the defendant or the defendant’s parent to pay the cost of attending an educational program under Subsection (d) if the court determines that the defendant or the defendant’s parent is financially able to make payment.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1322 (S.B. 407), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Code of Criminal Procedure, Art/Sec 6.09 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(5), eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Article 6.10 — Educational Programs Concerning Certain Offenses Committed by Minors; Mandatory Court Attendance, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­6.­htm#6.­10 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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Art. 6.10’s source at texas​.gov