Tex. Gov't Code § 54.1956 · Subchapter JJ. MAGISTRATES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
NOT GUILTY PLEA ENTERED OR DENIAL OF ALLEGED CONDUCT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) On entry of a not guilty plea for a violation of Section 25.093, Education Code, the magistrate shall refer the case back to the referring court for all further pretrial proceedings and a full trial on the merits before the court or a jury.
(b) On denial by a child of truant conduct, as defined by Section 65.003(a), Family Code, the magistrate shall refer the case to the appropriate truancy court for adjudication.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2132), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2015.
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