85R2742 LHC-D
By: White H.B. No. 1521
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the exchange of certain information between the
Department of Family and Protective Services and the Texas Juvenile
Justice Department.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 58.0052, Family Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
(b-1) In addition to the information provided under
Subsection (b), the Department of Family and Protective Services
and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department shall share with each
other, on request, any other information relating to a multi-system
youth necessary to:
(1) identify and coordinate the provision of services
to the youth;
(2) enhance rehabilitation of the youth; and
(3) improve and maintain community safety.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.