Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
FAMILY CODE |
Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP |
Subtitle E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD |
Chapter 264. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES |
Subchapter D. SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH |
Sec. 264.306. SANCTIONS
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(a) A child who violates a court order under Section 264.305 by failing to participate in services provided by the department engages in conduct indicating a need for supervision and the department shall refer the child to an appropriate juvenile authority for proceedings under Title 3 for that conduct.
(b) A parent, managing conservator, guardian, or other member of the child's household who violates a court order under Section 264.305 by failing to participate in services provided by the department is subject to contempt of court. The court may under its contempt powers impose a community service requirement.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 58, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.