Title HR, Human Resources Code

Sec. 245.053. SEX OFFENDER COUNSELING AND TREATMENT. (a) Before releasing a child described by Subsection (b) under supervision, the department: (1) may require as a condition of release that the child: (A) attend psychological counseling sessions for sex offenders as provided by…

Sec. 245.0535. COMPREHENSIVE REENTRY AND REINTEGRATION PLAN FOR CHILDREN; STUDY AND REPORT. (a) The department shall develop a comprehensive plan for each child committed to the custody of the department to reduce recidivism and ensure the successful reentry and reintegration of …

Sec. 245.0536. PROVIDING RELEASED OR DISCHARGED CHILD WITH STATE-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. (a) Before releasing a child under supervision or finally discharging a child, the department shall: (1) determine whether the child has: (A) a valid license issued under Chapter 521, Transpor…

Sec. 245.0537. PROVIDING RELEASED OR DISCHARGED CHILD WITH BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. (a) In addition to complying with the requirements of Section 245.0536, before releasing a child under supervision or finally discharging a child, the department must: (1) deter…

Sec. 245.054. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO COURT BEFORE RELEASE. (a) In addition to providing the court with notice of release of a child under Section 245.051(b), as soon as possible but not later than the 30th day before the date the department releases the child, the department sha…

Sec. 245.101. COMPLETION OF MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY; PANEL. (a) After a child who is committed to the department without a determinate sentence completes the minimum length of stay established by the department for the child under Section 243.002, the department shall, in the mann…

Sec. 245.102. EXTENSION ORDER. (a) A panel may extend the length of the child's stay as provided by Section 245.101(a)(3) only if the panel determines by majority vote and on the basis of clear and convincing evidence that: (1) the child is in need of additional rehabilitation fr…

Sec. 245.103. STATISTICS AND REPORTS CONCERNING EXTENSION ORDERS. (a) The department shall maintain statistics of the number of extensions granted by a panel under Section 245.102. The statistics must include aggregated information concerning: (1) the race, age, sex, specialized …

Sec. 245.104. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION ORDER. (a) The board by rule shall establish a process to request the reconsideration of an extension order issued by a panel under Section 245.102. (b) The process to request reconsideration must provide that: (1) a child, a…

Sec. 245.105. STATISTICS AND REPORTS CONCERNING RECONSIDERATIONS OF EXTENSION ORDERS. (a) The department shall maintain statistics of the number of requests for reconsideration of an extension order that are submitted under Section 245.104 and the action taken on reconsideration …

Sec. 245.106. TRANSPORTATION, CLOTHING, MONEY. The department shall ensure that each child it releases under supervision has: (1) suitable clothing; (2) transportation to his or her home or to the county in which a suitable home or employment has been found; and (3) money in an a…

Sec. 245.151. TERMINATION OF CONTROL. (a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), if a person is committed to the department under a determinate sentence under Section 54.04(d)(3), Section 54.04(m), or Section 54.05(f), Family Code, the department may not discharge the per…

Sec. 245.152. DETERMINATE SENTENCE PAROLE. (a) Not later than the 90th day before the date the department transfers a person to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for release on parole under Section 245.051(c) or 245.151(e), the department shall submit to the…