(a) In this section, “court” means a juvenile court or alternate juvenile court designated under Chapter 51, Family Code. The court may delegate responsibility under this section to a referee appointed under § 51.04, Family Code.
(b) If a representative of the school district, the student, and the parent or guardian for any reason fail to reach an agreement under § 37.055, the court may, on the request of any party and after a hearing, enter an order establishing the responsibilities and duties of each of the parties as the court considers appropriate.

Terms Used In Texas Education Code 37.056

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The court may compel attendance at any hearing held under this section through any legal process, including subpoena and habeas corpus.
(d) If the parties reach an agreement under § 37.055, and if the written agreement so provides, the court may enter an order that incorporates the terms of the agreement.
(e) Any party who violates an order issued under this section may be punished for contempt of court.
(f) A school district may enter into an agreement to share the costs incurred by a county under this section.

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