Tyler v. State

DIES, Chief Justice.

The appellant, Elious Tyler, a juvenile, was charged with theft of personal property of a value less than $50. In accordance with the requirements of V.T.C.A., § 54.04, Title 3 of the Texas Family Code, two distinct hearings were had. In the first — the adjudication hearing — the juvenile affirmed the charges in writing and was adjudged to have engaged in delinquent conduct within the meaning of § 51.03 of the Family Code. No complaint is made of this proceeding.

At a subsequent disposition hearing, appellant was committed to the care, custody, and control of the Texas…