Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 245.103 · Subchapter C. MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY; EXTENSION ORDERS
STATISTICS AND REPORTS CONCERNING EXTENSION ORDERS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The department shall maintain statistics of the number of extensions granted by a panel under Section 245.102. The statistics must include aggregated information concerning:
(1) the race, age, sex, specialized treatment needs, and county of origin for each child for whom an extension order is requested;
(2) the facility in which the child is confined; and
(3) if applicable, any allegations concerning the abuse, mistreatment, or neglect of the child, aggregated by the type of misconduct to which the child was subjected.
(b) To the extent authorized under law, the statistics maintained under Subsection (a) are public information under Chapter 552, Government Code, and the department shall post the statistics on the department's Internet website.
(c) The department shall prepare and deliver to the standing committees of the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over matters concerning correctional facilities a report concerning the statistics maintained under Subsection (a).
(d) The department shall provide a report to the parent, guardian, or designated advocate of a child whose length of stay is extended under Section 245.102 explaining the panel's reason for the extension.
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History
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter F, Chapter 61 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.007, eff. September 1, 2011.
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