Texas § FA.65.054 - STATE'S PETITION
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§ FA.65.054. STATE'S PETITION
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.
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Section FA.65.054 ("STATE'S PETITION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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