Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.403

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 45A.403 - [Effective 1/1/2025] 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. (Code Crim. Proc., Art. 45.0531.)

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 45A.403

Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 765,Sec. 1.001, eff. 1/1/2025.