R.L.S., Matter Of

OPINION

OSBORN, Justice.

This case involves the question of the admissibility of an oral confession of a minor under Section 51.09(b)(2) of the Texas Family Code. Having concluded that the confession was not admissible, the case is reversed and remanded to the trial Court.

The Appellant, R.L.S., and a companion broke into the Monahans High School field house during the early morning hours of November 13, 1977. They did substantial damage to the equipment located in the building. On the same occasion, they damaged other property, including two automobiles. Later that day, the Monahans Chief of…