Tex. Fam. Code § 264.752 · Subchapter I. RELATIVE AND OTHER DESIGNATED CAREGIVER PLACEMENT PROGRAM
RELATIVE AND OTHER DESIGNATED CAREGIVER PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The department shall develop and procure a program to:
(1) promote continuity and stability for children for whom the department is appointed managing conservator by placing those children with relative or other designated caregivers; and
(2) facilitate relative or other designated caregiver placements by providing assistance and services to those caregivers in accordance with this subchapter and rules adopted by the executive commissioner.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 , Sec. 86(38), eff. September 1, 2015.
(c) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter. The rules must include eligibility criteria for receiving assistance and services under this subchapter.
(d) A single source continuum contractor or a child-placing agency may not:
(1) subject a relative or designated caregiver to any requirement other than as provided by law or department or Health and Human Services Commission rule; or
(2) adopt any policies or procedures related to a relative or designated caregiver other than as authorized by law or department or Health and Human Services Commission rule.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 (S.B. 6), Sec. 1.62((a)), eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 206), Sec. 86(38), eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 684 (H.B. 5394), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.264.htm
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