85R13107 MM-F
By: Rose, Hernandez, et al. H.B. No. 3935
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to licensing and reimbursing certain foster group homes
that provide services to victims of sex trafficking.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 42, Human Resources Code,
is amended by adding Section 42.0534 to read as follows:
Sec. 42.0534. FOSTER GROUP HOME FOR VICTIMS OF SEX
TRAFFICKING. The executive commissioner shall adopt rules
governing the licensing and reimbursement of an independent foster
group home that provides shelter and care for victims of sex
trafficking. The rules must:
(1) include a procedure for obtaining a license for
the home;
(2) provide for reimbursement in the name of the
organization that manages the home; and
(3) provide for reimbursement at the intensive service
level rate for residential child care provided by the home.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.