Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Human Resources Code § 244.004: FAILURE TO EXAMINE OR REEXAMINE.

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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE
TITLE 12. JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES AND FACILITIES
SUBTITLE C. SECURE FACILITIES
CHAPTER 244. CARE AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL CARE AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN

(a) Failure of the department to examine or reexamine a child as required by this subchapter does not entitle the child to be discharged from the control of the department, but the child may petition the committing court for discharge.

(b) After due notice to the department, the committing court shall discharge the child from the control of the department unless the department satisfies the court that further control is necessary.

Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter E, Chapter 61 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.007, eff. September 1, 2011.

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