Texas Human Resources Code

§ 63.001 — DEFINITIONS

HR § 63.001Title 3. FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN · Part A. FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN · Ch. 63. RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR CERTAIN DELINQUENT CHILDREN

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In this chapter:

(1)"Juvenile" means a person from the age of 10 to 18 years who has been found to have engaged in delinquent conduct by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2)"Facility" means a residential facility for the placement of juveniles for periods up to one year in length. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 564, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 13.003, eff. September 1, 2009.