Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 377 - CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY PROGRAMS
Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 377.1 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code ยง 377.1

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Child--An abused or neglected individual who is under the control or supervision of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and who is the subject of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.

(2) Court--The district court, juvenile court having the same jurisdiction as a district court, or other court expressly given jurisdiction of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

(3) DFPS--The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services or its designee.

(4) HHSC--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission or its designee.

(5) Participating agency or entity/public agency partner--A governmental entity that:

(A) is involved in child abuse investigations or prosecutions and offers services to child abuse victims; and

(B) participates in establishing and operating a local children's advocacy program as provided in Texas Family Code § RSA 264.403.

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