Section 37.143 - Citation Prohibited; Custody of Child(a) A peace officer, law enforcement officer, or school resource officer may not issue a citation to a child who is alleged to have committed a school offense.(b) This subchapter does not prohibit a child from being taken into custody under Section 52.01, Family Code.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1132,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2015.Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1407,Sec. 12, eff. 9/1/2013.