Search results for Under Section 53.045 of the Texas Family Code, a Child who is considered an Habitual or violent offender can have his case sent to a grand jury with a petition to
transfer their case to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. This allows a child to be
charged and punished as an adult offender. Is this an effective tool when dealing with
juvenile offenders? What are the consequences of pursuing this type of justice? What
alternatives should be considered?