Tex. Fam. Code § 34.0021 · Chapter 34. AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR NONPARENT ADULT CAREGIVER
AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT BY PARENT IN CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES CASE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
A parent may enter into an authorization agreement with an adult caregiver with whom a child is placed under a parental child safety placement agreement approved by the Department of Family and Protective Services to allow the person to perform the acts described by Section 34.002(a) with regard to the child:
(1) during an investigation of abuse or neglect; or
(2) while the department is providing services to the parent.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 484 (H.B. 848), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (H.B. 871), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.34.htm
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