Text of article effective on January 01, 2025
Art. 45A.403.  DISMISSAL OF PARENT CONTRIBUTING TO NONATTENDANCE CHARGE.  Notwithstanding any other law, a county, justice, or municipal court 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 of the defendant's child to attend school.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.