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(a) A child's fingerprint card made under Section 33.053 or a photograph of a child made or kept under Section 33.054 may not be used as evidence in any criminal proceeding in which the child is a defendant or in any case under Title 3, Family Code, 1 in which the child is alleged to have engaged in delinquent conduct or in conduct indicating a need for supervision.
(b) This subchapter does not apply to the use by a law enforcement agency for an official purpose of a photograph published in a school annual.
(c) This subchapter does not prevent the use of a videotape or photograph taken to monitor the activity of students for disciplinary reasons or in connection with a criminal prosecution or an action under Title 3, Family Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Education Code - EDUC § 33.055. Fingerprints and Photographs Not Used as Evidence - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/education-code/educ-sect-33-055/
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