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Texas Family Code - FAM § 53.05. Time Set for Hearing

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) After the petition has been filed, the juvenile court shall set a time for the hearing.

(b) The time set for the hearing shall not be later than 10 working days after the day the petition was filed if:

(1) the child is in detention; or

(2) the child will be taken into custody under Section 53.06(d) of this code.

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