Section 18-238. Child Endangerment by Permitting Child Abuse

Statutes | Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Tribal Penal Code Chapter 18 § 2, §18-238 | 2020

(a)             A person who is the parent, guardian, or person having custody or control over a child commits child endangerment when the person knowingly permits physical or sexual abuse of a child or who knowingly permits a child to be present at a location where a controlled dangerous substance is being manufactured or attempted to be manufactured.

 

(b)            The offense of Child Endangerment by Permitting Child Abuse is punishable by a fine up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000), and/or imprisonment up to One (1) year.

 

(c)             Nothing contained in this section shall prevent a court from immediately assuming custody of a child and ordering whatever action may be necessary, including medical treatment, to protect the childs health or welfare.