{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-human-resources-code-201.003","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Human Resources Code § 201.003","heading":"GOALS.","body":"The goals of the department and all programs, facilities, and services that are operated, regulated, or funded by the department are to:\n(1) support the development of a consistent county-based continuum of effective interventions, supports, and services for youth and families that reduce the need for out-of-home placement;\n(2) increase reliance on alternatives to placement and commitment to secure state facilities, consistent with adequately addressing a youthful offender's treatment needs and protection of the public;\n(3) locate the facilities as geographically close as possible to necessary workforce and other services while supporting the youths' connection to their families;\n(4) encourage regional cooperation that enhances county collaboration;\n(5) enhance the continuity of care throughout the juvenile justice system; and\n(6) use secure facilities of a size that supports effective youth rehabilitation and public safety.\nAdded by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.002, eff. September 1, 2011.","path":["HUMAN RESOURCES CODE","TITLE 12. JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES AND FACILITIES","SUBTITLE A. TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD AND TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT","CHAPTER 201. GENERAL PROVISIONS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.201.htm#201.003","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:18Z","sha256":"e34bc5712e2d40f6cb45311a33c8c70e37a0c6172f3ba78e160e094240c5a536","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-human-resources-code-201.002","next":"us-tx/tex.-human-resources-code-201.004"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}