Sec. 40.0025. AGENCY FUNCTIONS. (a) In this section, "function" includes a power, duty, program, or activity and an administrative support services function associated with the power, duty, program, or activity, unless consolidated under Section 531.02012, Government Code.
(b) In accordance with Subchapter A-1, Chapter 531, Government Code, and notwithstanding any other law, the department performs only functions, including the statewide intake of reports and other information, related to the following services:
(1) child protective services, including services that are required by federal law to be provided by this state's child welfare agency;
(2) adult protective services, other than investigations of the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability:
(A) in a facility operated, or in a facility or by a person licensed, certified, or registered, by a state agency; or
(B) by a provider that has contracted to provide home and community-based services; and
(3) prevention and early intervention services functions, including:
(A) prevention and early intervention services as defined under Section 265.001, Family Code; and
(B) programs that:
(i) provide parent education;
(ii) promote healthier parent-child relationships; or
(iii) prevent family violence.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.19, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General
Subtitle D - Department of Family and Protective Services; Child Welfare and Protective Services
Chapter 40 - Department of Family and Protective Services
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 40.002. Department of Family and Protective Services; General Duties of Department
Section 40.0025. Agency Functions
Section 40.0026. References in Law Meaning Department
Section 40.0027. References in Law Meaning Commissioner or Designee
Section 40.003. Sunset Provision
Section 40.004. Public Interest Information and Public Access
Section 40.0041. Complaint Process
Section 40.005. Confidentiality of Information
Section 40.006. Application of Other Laws