Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) Level 2 Practice Exam

In juvenile court, a parent, guardian, or custodian must be present with the child charged in a court proceeding. This requirement helps protect the child’s rights and ensures there is a responsible adult to provide background information, assist with understanding the proceedings, and participate in decisions about disposition and supervision. The presence is not left to the judge’s discretion or limited to non-traffic offenses; it applies to traffic offenses as well. So the statement is true.