88R6771 MM-D
By: Frank H.B. No. 4462
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to transferring data analysis and certain reporting
functions from the Department of Family and Protective Services to
the Texas Tech University System.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 40, Human Resources Code,
is amended by adding Section 40.0029 to read as follows:
Sec. 40.0029. POWERS AND DUTIES RELATED TO DATA ANALYTICS
AND CERTAIN REPORTS. (a) A function of the department related to
analyzing data collected by the department and producing and
submitting a report related to that data is transferred to the Texas
Tech University System. The department shall provide the Texas
Tech University System with access to the department's data and
automated case tracking and information management system.
(b) The department and the Texas Tech University System
shall enter into a memorandum of understanding that establishes a
plan for providing the university system with access to the
department's data and automated case tracking and information
management system used for purposes of analyzing and reporting data
collected by the department to the legislature or any statewide
officeholder.
(c) In this code or any other law, a reference to the
department in relation to analyzing data collected by the
department and the submission of reports to the legislature and
statewide officeholders regarding that data means the Texas Tech
University System.
(d) Not later than December 1, 2023, the department and the
Texas Tech University System shall enter into the memorandum of
understanding required by Subsection (b). This subsection expires
December 1, 2024.
SECTION 2. Subchapter A, Chapter 264, Family Code, is
amended by adding Section 264.0171 to read as follows:
Sec. 264.0171. DATA ANALYTICS AND CERTAIN REPORTS. (a) In
accordance with Section 40.0029, Human Resources Code, a reference
in this chapter and Chapter 265 to the department in relation to
analyzing data collected by the department and producing and
submitting a report related to that data means the Texas Tech
University System.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the Texas Tech
University System shall analyze data collected by the department
and produce and submit any reports to the legislature or statewide
officeholders previously produced and submitted by the department.
SECTION 3. On September 1, 2023:
(1) all functions and activities related to analyzing
data collected by the Department of Family and Protective Services
and submitting reports to the legislature and statewide
officeholders regarding that data performed by the Department of
Family and Protective Services immediately before that date are
transferred to the Texas Tech University System;
(2) the unexpended and unobligated balance of any
money appropriated by the legislature for the Department of Family
and Protective Services related to analyzing data collected by the
Department of Family and Protective Services and submitting reports
to the legislature and statewide officeholders regarding that data
is transferred to the Texas Tech University System; and
(3) a reference in law or an administrative rule to the
Department of Family and Protective Services related to analyzing
data collected by the Department of Family and Protective Services
and submitting reports to the legislature and statewide
officeholders regarding that data means the Texas Tech University
System.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.