§ 22-154. Enforcement procedure.

(a)

Any police officer, upon finding a minor in violation of section 22-152 of this article shall determine the name and address of the minor, and the name and address of his or her parent(s) or guardian(s). A warning notice shall be issued to the minor, who shall be ordered to go home by the most direct means and route. A copy of this notice shall be sent to the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the minor advising of the fact that the minor was found in violation of this article, and solicit cooperation in the future. The parent or guardian shall be contacted by telephone in regards to this warning shortly after or as soon as practicable of the time of the violation.

(b)

Provided that if a police officer shall find a minor in violation of section 22-152, who has once previously been so found, and warned as [subsection] (a) above, shall transfer the case to proper authorities for handling under the provisions of Tex. Family Code title 3. In addition, a complaint shall be filed against the parents in Municipal Court for violation of subsection 22-152(b) hereof. The Police Department shall file all necessary testimony as required for pursuing violations of this article by either the minor or by any parent or guardian.

(Ord. No. 200-02-09, § 4, 7-21-2009)