Section 51.09 - Waiver of Rights Unless a contrary intent clearly appears elsewhere in this title, any right granted to a child by this title or by the constitution or laws of this state or the United States may be waived in proceedings under this title if:
(1) the waiver is made by the child and the attorney for the child;(2) the child and the attorney waiving the right are informed of and understand the right and the possible consequences of waiving it;(3) the waiver is voluntary; and(4) the waiver is made in writing or in court proceedings that are recorded.Amended By Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1086, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/1997.Amended By Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 8, 9, eff. 1/1/1996Amended By Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 64, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991Amended By Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 429, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991Amended By Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 557, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991Amended By Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 593, Sec. 1, eff. 8/26/1991Amended By Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 84, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 2154, ch. 693, Sec. 9, eff. 9/1/1975 Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1460, ch. 544, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1973.