Tex. Educ. Code § 33.051 · Subchapter C. MISSING CHILD PREVENTION AND IDENTIFICATION PROGRAMS
DEFINITIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In this subchapter:
(1) "Child" and "minor" have the meanings assigned by Section 101.003, Family Code.
(2) "Missing child" means a child whose whereabouts are unknown to the legal custodian of the child and:
(A) the circumstances of whose absence indicate that the child did not voluntarily leave the care and control of the custodian and that the taking of the child was not authorized by law; or
(B) the child has engaged in conduct indicating a need for supervision under Section 51.03(b)(2), Family Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2015.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.33.htm
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