Sec. 262.303. NOTIFICATION OF POSSESSION OF ABANDONED CHILD. (a) Not later than the close of the first business day after the date on which a designated emergency infant care provider takes possession of a child under Section 262.302, the provider shall notify the Department of Family and Protective Services that the provider has taken possession of the child.
(b) The department shall assume the care, control, and custody of the child immediately on receipt of notice under Subsection (a).
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 809, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.166, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle E - Protection of the Child
Chapter 262 - Procedures in Suit by Governmental Entity to Protect Health and Safety of Child
Subchapter D. Emergency Possession of Certain Abandoned Children
Section 262.302. Accepting Possession of Certain Abandoned Children
Section 262.303. Notification of Possession of Abandoned Child
Section 262.304. Filing Petition After Accepting Possession of Abandoned Child
Section 262.305. Report to Law Enforcement Agency; Investigation
Section 262.307. Reimbursement for Care of Abandoned Child