Sec. 264.601. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Abused or neglected child" means a child who is:
(A) the subject of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity; and
(B) under the control or supervision of the department.
(2) "Volunteer advocate program" means a volunteer-based, nonprofit program that:
(A) provides advocacy services to abused or neglected children with the goal of obtaining a permanent placement for a child that is in the child's best interest; and
(B) complies with recognized standards for volunteer advocate programs.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1369), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle E - Protection of the Child
Chapter 264 - Child Welfare Services
Subchapter G. Court-Appointed Volunteer Advocate Programs
Section 264.602. Contracts With Advocate Programs
Section 264.603. Administrative Contracts
Section 264.604. Eligibility for Contracts
Section 264.605. Contract Form
Section 264.606. Criteria for Award of Contracts
Section 264.607. Contract Requirements
Section 264.608. Report to the Legislature
Section 264.609. Rule-Making Authority
Section 264.610. Confidentiality
Section 264.611. Consultations
Section 264.613. Use of Information and Records; Confidentiality
Section 264.614. Internet Application for Case Tracking and Information Management System