Texas Family Code

§ 53.06 — SUMMONS

FA § 53.06Title 3. JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE · Ch. 53. PROCEEDINGS PRIOR TO JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS

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(a)The juvenile court shall direct issuance of a summons to:

(1)the child named in the petition;

(2)the child's parent, guardian, or custodian;

(3)the child's guardian ad litem; and

(4)any other person who appears to the court to be a proper or necessary party to the proceeding.

(b)The summons must require the persons served to appear before the court at the time set to answer the allegations of the petition. A copy of the petition must accompany the summons.

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Legislative history

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1460, ch. 544, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1973. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 29, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.