Text of article effective on January 01, 2025
Art. 45A.454.  CONDUCT ALLEGED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.  (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.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.