Texas Family Code 65.060 – Child’s Answer
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Terms Used In Texas Family Code 65.060
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
After the petition has been filed, the child may answer, orally or in writing, the petition at or before the commencement of the hearing. If the child does not answer, a general denial of the alleged truant conduct is assumed.