Sec. 531.152. POLICY STATEMENT. It is the policy of the state to strive to ensure that the basic needs for safety, security, and stability are met for each child in Texas. A successful family is the most efficient and effective way to meet those needs. The state and local communities must work together to provide encouragement and support for well-functioning families and ensure that each child receives the benefits of being a part of a successful permanent family as soon as possible.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 241, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 590, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Health and Human Services
Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission
Subchapter D. -1. Permanency Planning
Section 531.152. Policy Statement
Section 531.1521. Preadmission Information
Section 531.153. Development of Permanency Plan
Section 531.1531. Assistance With Permanency Planning Efforts
Section 531.1532. Interference With Permanency Planning Efforts
Section 531.1533. Requirements on Admissions of Children to Certain Institutions
Section 531.154. Notification Required
Section 531.155. Offer of Services
Section 531.156. Designation of Advocate
Section 531.158. Local Permanency Planning Sites
Section 531.159. Monitoring of Permanency Planning Efforts
Section 531.1591. Annual Reauthorization of Plans of Care for Certain Children
Section 531.161. Access to Records
Section 531.162. Permanency Reporting
Section 531.163. Effect on Other Law
Section 531.164. Duties of Certain Institutions
Section 531.165. Search for Parent or Guardian of a Child
Section 531.166. Transfer of Child Between Institutions
Section 531.167. Collection of Information Regarding Involvement of Certain Parents and Guardians