Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Child Abuse and Neglect Primary Prevention Programs
Section 265.052. Child Abuse and Neglect Primary Prevention Programs

Sec. 265.052. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PRIMARY PREVENTION PROGRAMS. (a) The department shall operate the children's trust fund to:
(1) set policy, offer resources for community primary prevention programs, and provide information and education on prevention of child abuse and neglect;
(2) develop a state plan for expending funds for child abuse and neglect primary prevention programs that includes an annual schedule of transfers of trust fund money to the operating fund;
(3) develop eligibility criteria for applicants requesting funding for child abuse and neglect primary prevention programs; and
(4) establish funding priorities for child abuse and neglect primary prevention programs.
(b) The children's trust fund shall accommodate the department's existing rules and policies in procuring, awarding, and monitoring contracts and grants.
(c) The department may:
(1) apply for and receive funds made available by the federal government or another public or private source for administering programs under this subchapter and for funding for child abuse and neglect primary prevention programs; and
(2) solicit donations for child abuse and neglect primary prevention programs.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter D, Chapter 40 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 206), Sec. 63, eff. September 1, 2015.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter D, Chapter 40 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 2630), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.

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