Tex. Fam. Code Section 65.054
State’s Petition

(a)

A petition for an adjudication of a child for truant conduct initiates an action of the state against a child who has allegedly engaged in truant conduct.

(b)

The proceedings shall be styled “In the matter of _______________, Child,” identifying the child by the child’s initials only.

(c)

The petition may be on information and belief.

(d)

The petition must state:

(1)

with reasonable particularity the time, place, and manner of the acts alleged to constitute truant conduct;

(2)

the name, age, and residence address, if known, of the child who is the subject of the petition;

(3)

the names and residence addresses, if known, of at least one parent, guardian, or custodian of the child and of the child’s spouse, if any; and

(4)

if the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian does not reside or cannot be found in the state, or if their places of residence are unknown, the name and residence address of any known adult relative residing in the county or, if there is none, the name and residence address of the known adult relative residing nearest to the location of the court.

(e)

Filing fees may not be charged for the filing of the state’s petition.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2015.

Source: Section 65.054 — State's Petition, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­65.­htm#65.­054 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

65.001
Scope and Purpose 65.002
Definitions 65.003
Truant Conduct 65.004
Truancy Courts 65.005
Court Sessions 65.006
Venue 65.007
Right to Jury Trial 65.008
Waiver of Rights 65.009
Effect of Adjudication 65.010
Burden of Proof 65.011
Applicable Statutes Regarding Discovery 65.012
Procedural Rules 65.013
Interpreters 65.014
Signatures 65.015
Public Access to Court Hearings 65.016
Recording of Proceedings 65.017
Juvenile Case Managers 65.051
Initial Referral to Truancy Court 65.052
Truant Conduct Prosecutor 65.053
Review by Prosecutor 65.054
State’s Petition 65.055
Limitations Period 65.056
Hearing Date 65.057
Summons 65.058
Service of Summons 65.059
Representation by Attorney 65.060
Child’s Answer 65.061
Guardian Ad Litem 65.062
Attendance at Hearing 65.063
Right to Reemployment 65.064
Subpoena of Witness 65.065
Child Alleged to Be Mentally Ill 65.101
Adjudication Hearing 65.102
Remedial Actions 65.103
Remedial Order 65.104
Maximum Time Remedial Order Is Effective 65.105
Orders Affecting Parents and Others 65.106
Liability for Claims Arising from Community Service 65.107
Court Cost 65.108
Hearing to Modify Remedy 65.109
Motion for New Trial 65.151
Right to Appeal 65.152
Governing Law 65.153
Counsel on Appeal 65.201
Sealing of Records 65.202
Confidentiality of Records 65.203
Destruction of Certain Records 65.251
Failure to Obey Truancy Court Order 65.252
Proceedings in Juvenile Court 65.253
Parent or Other Person in Contempt of Court 65.254
Writ of Attachment 65.255
Entry of Truancy Court Order Against Parent or Other Eligible Person 65.256
Appeal 65.257
Motion for Enforcement 65.258
Notice and Appearance 65.259
Conduct of Enforcement Hearing
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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