(a) A juvenile court, in a disposition hearing under § 54.04, may order restitution to be made by the child and the child’s parents.
(b) This section applies without regard to whether the petition in the case contains a plea for restitution.

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Terms Used In Texas Family Code 54.048

  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
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