(a) If the court to which the child’s case is referred under § 55.12(2) orders temporary or extended mental health services for the child, the court shall immediately notify in writing the referring juvenile court of the court’s order for mental health services.
(b) If the juvenile court orders temporary or extended mental health services for the child or if the juvenile court receives notice under Subsection (a) from the court to which the child’s case is referred, the proceedings under this title then pending in juvenile court shall be stayed.

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Terms Used In Texas Family Code 55.16

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011