Section 51.151 – Polygraph Examination

If a child is taken into custody under Section 52.01 of this code, a person may not administer a polygraph examination to the child without the consent of the child’s attorney or the juvenile court unless the child is transferred to criminal court for...

Section 51.126 – Nonsecure Correctional Facilities

(a) A nonsecure correctional facility for juvenile offenders may be operated only by: (1) a governmental unit, as defined by Section 101.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; or(2) a private entity under a contract with a governmental unit in this state.(b) In each...

Section 51.12 – Place And Conditions Of Detention

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (h), a child may be detained only in a: (1) juvenile processing office in compliance with Section 52.025; (2) place of nonsecure custody in compliance with Article 45.058, Code of Criminal Procedure; (3) certified juvenile...

Section 51.116 – Right To Reemployment

(a) An employer may not terminate the employment of a permanent employee because the employee is required under Section 51.115 to attend a hearing.(b) An employee whose employment is terminated in violation of this section is entitled to return to the same employment...