Texas § GV.546.0219 - TRANSFER OF CHILD BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS
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§ GV.546.0219. TRANSFER OF CHILD BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS
TRANSFER OF CHILD BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS. (a) This section applies only to an institution described by Section 546.0201 (4)(A), (B), or (D) in which a child resides. (b) Before transferring a child who is 17 years of age or younger, or a child who is at least 18 years of age and for whom a guardian has been appointed, from one institution to another institution, the institution in which the child resides must attempt to obtain consent for the transfer from the child's parent or guardian unless the transfer is in response to an emergency situation, as defined by rules the executive commissioner adopts. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611 ), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.
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