86R14416 LHC-F
 
  By: Wu H.B. No. 4267
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to requirements for a juvenile's appearance in a judicial
  proceeding.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Chapter 54, Family Code, is amended by adding
  Sections 54.12 and 54.13 to read as follows:
         Sec. 54.12.  USE OF RESTRAINTS. (a) A mechanical or
  physical restraint may not be used on a child during a judicial
  proceeding and any restraint must be removed before the child's
  appearance before the court unless the court finds that:
               (1)  the use of a mechanical or physical restraint is
  necessary:
                     (A)  to prevent physical injury to the child or
  another; or
                     (B)  because the child has a history of disruptive
  courtroom behavior that has placed others in potentially harmful
  situations; and
               (2)  the mechanical or physical restraint used is the
  least restrictive restraint effective to prevent physical injury to
  the child or another or the child's escape.
         (b)  The court shall provide the child's attorney an
  opportunity to be heard before the court may order the use of a
  mechanical or physical restraint. If the use of a restraint is
  ordered, the court shall make findings of fact in support of the
  order.
         Sec. 54.13.  CLOTHING DURING JUDICIAL PROCEEDING.  (a)  
  During a judicial proceeding, a court shall permit a child to wear
  clothing other than a uniform provided by a detention or
  correctional facility.
         (b)  If at the time of the judicial proceeding the child does
  not have access to any clothing other than a uniform provided by a
  detention or correctional facility, the court shall provide the
  child with appropriate clothing.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.