Sec. 265.003. CONSOLIDATION OF PROGRAMS. (a) In order to implement the duties provided in Section 265.002, the department shall consolidate into the division programs with the goal of providing early intervention or prevention of at-risk behavior that leads to child abuse, delinquency, running away, truancy, and dropping out of school.
(b) The division may provide additional prevention and early intervention services in accordance with Section 265.002.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 489, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle E - Protection of the Child
Chapter 265 - Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Subchapter A. Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Section 265.002. Prevention and Early Intervention Services Division
Section 265.003. Consolidation of Programs
Section 265.004. Use of Evidence-Based Programs for At-Risk Families
Section 265.0041. Collaboration With Institutions of Higher Education
Section 265.005. Strategic Plan
Section 265.006. Prohibition on Use of Agency Name or Logo
Section 265.007. Improving Provision of Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Section 265.008. Evaluation of Prevention and Early Intervention Services