Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.454 — Conduct alleged on school property
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 45A: JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.454
Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.
(a) In this article, "child" has the meaning assigned by Article 45A.453 (a). (b) If a law enforcement officer issues a citation or files a complaint in the manner provided by Article 45A.101 (g) for conduct by a child 12 years of age or older that is alleged to have occurred on school property of or on a vehicle owned or operated by a county or independent school district, the officer shall submit to the court: (1) the offense report; (2) a statement by a witness to the alleged conduct; and (3) a statement by a victim of the alleged conduct, if any. (c) An attorney representing the state may not proceed in a trial of an offense unless the law enforcement officer has complied with the requirements of Subsection (b). (d) Notwithstanding Article 45A.453 (h) or (i), a law enforcement officer may not issue a citation or file a complaint in the manner provided by Article 45A.101 (g) for conduct by a child younger than 12 years of age that is alleged to have occurred on school property of or on a vehicle owned or operated by a county or independent school district.
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