Tex. Fam. Code Section 51.09
Waiver of Rights


Unless a contrary intent clearly appears elsewhere in this title, any right granted to a child by this title or by the constitution or laws of this state or the United States may be waived in proceedings under this title if:

(1)

the waiver is made by the child and the attorney for the child;

(2)

the child and the attorney waiving the right are informed of and understand the right and the possible consequences of waiving it;

(3)

the waiver is voluntary; and

(4)

the waiver is made in writing or in court proceedings that are recorded.
Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1460, ch. 544, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1973. Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 2154, ch. 693, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1975; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 84, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 64, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 429, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 557, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 593, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 8, 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1086, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Source: Section 51.09 — Waiver of Rights, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­51.­htm#51.­09 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

51.01
Purpose and Interpretation
51.02
Definitions
51.03
Delinquent Conduct
51.04
Jurisdiction
51.05
Court Sessions and Facilities
51.06
Venue
51.07
Transfer to Another County for Disposition
51.08
Transfer from Criminal Court
51.09
Waiver of Rights
51.10
Right to Assistance of Attorney
51.11
Guardian Ad Litem
51.12
Place and Conditions of Detention
51.13
Effect of Adjudication or Disposition
51.17
Procedure and Evidence
51.18
Election Between Juvenile Court and Alternate Juvenile Court
51.19
Limitation Periods
51.20
Physical or Mental Examination
51.21
Mental Health Screening and Referral
51.031
Habitual Felony Conduct
51.041
Jurisdiction After Appeal
51.042
Objection to Jurisdiction Because of Age of the Child
51.045
Juries in County Courts at Law
51.071
Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Courtesy Supervision Prohibited
51.072
Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Interim Supervision
51.073
Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Permanent Supervision
51.074
Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Deferred Prosecution
51.075
Collaborative Supervision Between Adjoining Counties
51.095
Admissibility of a Statement of a Child
51.101
Appointment of Attorney and Continuation of Representation
51.102
Appointment of Counsel Plan
51.115
Attendance at Hearing: Parent or Other Guardian
51.116
Right to Reemployment
51.125
Post-adjudication Correctional Facilities
51.126
Nonsecure Correctional Facilities
51.151
Polygraph Examination
51.0411
Jurisdiction for Transfer or Release Hearing
51.0412
Jurisdiction over Incomplete Proceedings
51.0413
Jurisdiction over and Transfer of Combination of Proceedings
51.0414
Discretionary Transfer to Combine Proceedings

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 51.09’s source at texas​.gov