(A) Before taking any enforcement action under this subchapter, a police officer shall ask the apparent minor offender's age and reason for being in the public place. The officer shall not issue a citation or make an arrest under this subchapter unless the officer reasonably believes that an offense has occurred and that no defense under § 130.23 is applicable. Additionally, the officer shall not issue a citation to, or make an arrest of, a minor under this subchapter unless the officer determines that a notice meeting the requirements of this section has previously been mailed to the minor's parent.
(B) If a minor is found in violation of this subchapter, the Police Department shall mail a notice to the parent of the minor informing the parent of the violation and warning said parent that a violation of this subchapter can result in the prosecution of the minor and the parent.
(C) If a minor is found in violation of this subchapter at a commercial establishment, the Police Department shall mail a notice to the operator thereof informing the operator of the violation and warning said operator that a violation of this subchapter can result in the prosecution of the operator.
(D) When required by the Texas Family Code, the municipal court shall waive its original jurisdiction over a minor who violates this subchapter, and shall refer the minor to the juvenile court.
(Ord. 2007-16, passed 5-1-07; Am. Ord. 2010-09, passed 3-23-10; Am. Ord. 2013-09, passed 3-26-13; Am. Ord. 2016-07, passed 3-22-16
; Am. Ord. 2019-19, passed 4-9-19)