Texas Family Code

§ 264.8521 — NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

FA § 264.8521Title 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. K. PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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At the time a person applies to become verified by a licensed child-placing agency to provide foster care in order to qualify for the permanency care assistance program, the department or the child-placing agency shall:

(1)notify the applicant that a background check, including a criminal history record check, will be conducted on the individual; and

(2)inform the applicant about criminal convictions that:

(A)preclude an individual from becoming a verified agency foster home; and

(B)may also be considered in evaluating the individual's application. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 318 (H.B. 2370), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 317 (H.B. 7), Sec. 36, eff. September 1, 2017.