88R974 LHC-F     By: Wu H.B. No. 506       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 person;                      (B)  because the child has a history of disruptive   courtroom behavior that has placed others in potentially harmful   situations; or                      (C)  because the child presents a substantial risk   of flight from the courtroom; and                (2)  the mechanical or physical restraint used is the   least restrictive restraint effective to prevent the child's escape   or physical injury to the child or another person.          (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)     Except as provided by Subsection (b), during a judicial proceeding,   a court shall permit a child to wear clothing other than a uniform   provided by a detention or correctional facility if:                (1)  the child's attorney requests the court's   permission for the child to wear other clothing; and                (2)  the child's attorney or family member provides the   child with appropriate clothing.          (b)  The court may deny an attorney's request under   Subsection (a) only if the court finds that granting the request   would present:                (1)  a substantial risk of the child's flight from the   courtroom; or                (2)  a safety risk to the child or another person.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.