Texas § HR.45.005 - SECONDARY SERVICES PROVIDERS AND REFERRALS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § HR.45.005 — SECONDARY SERVICES PROVIDERS AND REFERRALS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ HR.45.005. SECONDARY SERVICES PROVIDERS AND REFERRALS
SECONDARY SERVICES PROVIDERS AND REFERRALS. (a) A child welfare services provider may not be required to provide any service that conflicts with the provider's sincerely held religious beliefs. (b) A governmental entity or any person that operates under governmental authority to refer or place children for child welfare services shall: (1) ensure that a secondary child welfare services provider is available in that catchment area to provide a service described by Subsection (a) to a child; or (2) if there is an insufficient number of secondary services providers willing or available in that catchment area to provide that service, provide for one or more secondary services providers in a nearby catchment area. (c) A child welfare services provider who declines to provide a child welfare service as authorized by this section shall: (1) provide to the person seeking the service written information directing the person to: (A) the web page on the department's Internet website that includes a list of other licensed child welfare services providers; or (B) other information sources that identify other licensed child welfare services providers who provide the service being denied; (2) refer the applicant to another licensed child welfare services provider who provides the service being denied; or (3) refer the applicant to the department or to a single source continuum contractor to identify and locate a licensed child welfare services provider who provides the service being denied. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1152 (H.B. 3859 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § HR.45.005
What does The Texas Constitution § HR.45.005 cover?
Section HR.45.005 ("SECONDARY SERVICES PROVIDERS AND REFERRALS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § HR.45.005?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § HR.45.005" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § HR.45.005 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.