- Because Texas State Law requires a student to attend school the parent/guardian is subject to prosecution for their truant child under age 19. The criminal negligence charge is: "parent contributing to non-attendance." (HB 2398 Sect. 25.093). This is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by fines ranging from $100-$500 plus court costs. The driver's license of the student may also be blocked or suspended. 

- Your child (aged 12-18) is also subject to civil prosecution for: "failure to attend school". This may result in fines, court costs, and possible suspension of a student's driver's license. 

- In addition, a student in any grade level, K-12, may not be given credit or a final grade for a class unless the student is in attendance at least 90% of the days the class is offered. (Sect 25.092)