Texas Human Resources Code

§ 152.0017 — TRAFFICKED PERSONS PROGRAM

HR § 152.0017Title 10. JUVENILE BOARDS, JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENTS, AND FAMILY SERVICES OFFICES · Part B. JUVENILE BOARDS AND FAMILY SERVICES OFFICES · Ch. 152. JUVENILE BOARDS · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a)A juvenile board may establish a trafficked persons program under this section for the assistance, treatment, and rehabilitation of children who:

(1)are alleged to have engaged in or adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision;

(2)may be victims of an offense of trafficking of persons as defined by Article 56B.003, Code of Criminal Procedure; and

(3)have been referred to the program by the Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit established under Section 772.0062, Government Code, or the governor's program for victims of child sex trafficking established under Section 772.0063, Government Code.

(b)A program established under this section must:

(1)if applicable, allow for the integration of services available to a child pursuant to proceedings under Title 3, Family Code, and Subtitle E, Title 5, Family Code;

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Legislative history

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 704 (H.B. 2633), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.