(a) If the court to which a child’s case is referred under § 55.12(2) does not order temporary or extended mental health services for the child, the court shall immediately notify in writing the referring juvenile court of the court’s decision.
(b) If the juvenile court does not order temporary or extended mental health services for the child or if the juvenile court receives notice under Subsection (a) from the court to which the child’s case is referred, the juvenile court shall dissolve the stay and continue the juvenile court proceedings.

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Terms Used In Texas Family Code 55.17

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011