SB 1752 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home.

SB 1752 removes "voluntarily running away from home" from Texas's definition of a "status offense" under Family Code Section 51.03(b)(2). This means children who leave home without consent will no longer face juvenile court proceedings specifically for that act. The bill amends Family Code definitions to clarify that status offenses include conduct like minor alcohol violations or school conduct issues, but explicitly excludes voluntary running away. It affects minors who previously could be adjudicated for leaving home, shifting focus to other interventions. The bill also updates related definitions in Education Code and expungement procedures.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025
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