Without reference to the amendment of this article, this chapter was repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 3.001(6), eff. January 1, 2025.
Art. 45.0531.  DISMISSAL OF PARENT CONTRIBUTING TO NONATTENDANCE CHARGE.
(a)  Subject to Subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other law, a county, justice, or municipal court, at the court's discretion, may dismiss a charge against a defendant alleging the defendant committed an offense under Section 25.093, Education Code, if the court finds that a dismissal would be in the interest of justice because:
(1)  there is a low likelihood of recidivism by the defendant; or
(2)  sufficient justification exists for the failure to attend school.
(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, a county, justice, or municipal court shall dismiss a charge against a defendant alleging the defendant committed an offense under Section 25.093, Education Code, if the parent completes the terms of an agreement entered into by the parent and the school district at which the parent's child attends under Section 25.094, Education Code, within the period required by Subsection (b) of that section.  If agreed to by the school district that is a party to the agreement, the court may extend the period under Section 25.094(b), Education Code, during which a parent may fulfill the terms of the agreement.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by: 
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 749 (H.B. 3917), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 3.001(6), eff. January 1, 2025.