Notwithstanding Article 15.26, Code of Criminal Procedure, an arrest warrant issued for a child and a complaint or affidavit on which an arrest warrant issued for a child is based are confidential and may be disclosed only to the following:
- (1) the judge, probation officer, and professional staff or consultants of the juvenile court;
- (2) a juvenile justice agency, as defined by Section 58.101;
- (3) a criminal justice agency, as defined by Section 411.082, Government Code;
- (4) an attorney representing the child's parent in a proceeding under this title;
- (5) an attorney representing the child;
- (6) a prosecuting attorney; or
- (7) with permission from the juvenile court, another individual, agency, or institution with a legitimate interest in the information or court.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 15.04, eff. December 4, 2025.