CITATION PROHIBITED; CUSTODY OF CHILD.

Tex. EDUC Code § 37.143.
in effect
Sign in to generate a plain English summaryAsk Belisarius Agent
(a) A peace officer, law enforcement officer, or school resource officer may not issue a citation to a child who is alleged to have committed a school offense. (b) This subchapter does not prohibit a child from being taken into custody under Section 52.01 , Family Code. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1407 (S.B. 393 ), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2013.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/28/2026

Starting a business in Texas? Texas LLC guide: costs and requirements