Texas Family Code

§ 264.601 — DEFINITIONS

FA § 264.601Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD · Ch. 264. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES · Art. G. COURT-APPOINTED VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE PROGRAMS

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In this subchapter:

(1)"Abused or neglected child" means a child who is:

(A)the subject of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity; and

(B)under the control or supervision of the department. (1-a) "Active volunteer advocate" means an individual who:

(A)has been trained by a volunteer advocate program in accordance with recognized standards for volunteer advocate programs; and

(B)is currently serving as a volunteer advocate on at least one child's case. (1-b) "Inactive volunteer advocate" means an individual who:

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1369), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 119 (H.B. 474), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.