Based on the book by Judge Christopher Cypert, "What Every Teen Should Know About Texas Law" is designed for high school juniors and seniors as a way of introducing teens to Texas law, according to a news release.
This 10-week program is free and includes topics such as obtaining a driver's license, insurance, traffic tickets, crashes, personal relationships, consumer credit, leases, roommates, moving out early, car repairs, registration and inspection, vacations, social media and getting a job, among other topics, the release said.
The class is put on by the Office of Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Evelyn McLean.
The program will be held on Monday nights from 6-7:30 p.m. Class size is limited to 20 students, and the deadline to apply is July 12. Classes begin Aug. 23.
For information on how to apply, contact Nora Rodriguez at 512-943-1570. More information and the application are available online at www.wilco.org/JP3.
