Texas Family Code
§ 262.353 — PROCEDURE FOR RELINQUISHING CHILD TO OBTAIN SERVICES
FA § 262.353Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD · Ch. 262. PROCEDURES IN SUIT BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO PROTECT HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILD · Art. E. RELINQUISHING CHILD TO OBTAIN CERTAIN SERVICES
Statute text
View on source(a)The commission may not require the department to conduct a child abuse or neglect investigation before allowing a child to participate in the relinquishment avoidance program unless there is an allegation of abuse or neglect of the child.
(b)A local mental or behavioral health authority may refer a child directly to the relinquishment avoidance program without first contacting the department.
(c)The department and the commission shall:
(1)jointly adopt comprehensive guidance for providers and families that describes:
(A)how to access services under the relinquishment avoidance program; and
(B)the child's and family's rights when the child's parent or legal guardian:
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (S.B. 642), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2021.