Texas Human Resources Code

§ 223.006 — FUNDING AND CONSTRUCTION OF POST-ADJUDICATION FACILITIES

HR § 223.006Title 12. JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES AND FACILITIES · Part B. PROBATION SERVICES; PROBATION FACILITIES · Ch. 223. STATE AID

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(a)The department may provide state aid to a county to acquire, construct, and equip post-adjudication residential or day-treatment centers from money appropriated for those purposes. The facilities may be used for children who are placed on probation by a juvenile court under Section 54.04, Family Code, as an alternative to commitment to the facilities of the department.

(b)State funds provided to counties under Subsection (a) must be matched by local funds equal to at least one-fourth of the state funds.

(c)From money appropriated for construction of the facilities described by Subsection (a), the department shall contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for construction management services, including:

(1)evaluation of project plans and specifications; and

(2)review and comment on the selection of architects and engineers, change orders, and sufficiency of project inspection.

(d)On completion of the review of project plans and specifications under Subsection (c), the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall issue a comprehensive report that states in detail the proposed cost of the project. The department shall use the report in making a comparative evaluation of proposed projects and shall give priority to the projects the department finds are the most effective and economical.

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