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Tex. Human Resources Code § 51.001 Purpose
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Sec. 51.001. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to promote development of and access to locally based and supported nonprofit services for victims of family violence throughout the state. Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3313, ch. 867, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by…
Tex. Human Resources Code § 51.002 Definitions
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Sec. 51.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Dating relationship" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.0021(b), Family Code. (1-a) "Dating violence" means an act, other than a defensive measure to protect oneself, by an individual against another individual with whom the act…
Tex. Human Resources Code § 51.0021 Family Violence Services Plan
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Sec. 51.0021. FAMILY VIOLENCE SERVICES PLAN. (a) The commission shall develop and maintain a plan for delivering family violence services in this state. (b) In developing the plan under this section, the commission shall consider the geographic distribution of services and the ne…
Tex. Human Resources Code § 51.003 Contracts
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Sec. 51.003. CONTRACTS. (a) The commission shall contract for services with family violence centers with consideration given to the plan for family violence services under Section 51.0021. These contracts are to expand existing family violence center services and may not result i…