Texas § HS.54.003 - SERVICES
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § HS.54.003 — SERVICES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ HS.54.003. SERVICES
SERVICES. (a) Using the network contractors described under Section 54.002 , the commission shall ensure that services described by this chapter are available throughout this state. (b) Services provided through the program include: (1) counseling and mentoring on pregnancy, education, parenting skills, adoption services, life skills, and employment readiness topics; (2) care coordination for prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal services, including connecting participants to health services; (3) educational materials and information about pregnancy, parenting, and adoption services; (4) referrals to governmental and social service programs, including child care, transportation, housing, and state and federal benefit programs; (5) classes on life skills, personal finance, parenthood, stress management, job training, job readiness, job placement, and educational attainment; (6) provision of supplies for infant care and pregnancy, including car seats, cribs, maternity clothes, infant diapers, and formula; (7) housing services; and (8) assistance in identifying and applying for stable housing services other than housing provided as authorized by Subsection (d). (c) A service provider participating in the program may not be required to provide all services listed under Subsection (b). (d) A network contractor may provide housing services under Subsection (b)(7) through a maternity home. (e) The commission or network contractors may not provide family planning or any abortion-related services through the network. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1033 (S.B. 24 ), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2023. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 498 (S.B. 1388 ), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § HS.54.003
What does The Texas Constitution § HS.54.003 cover?
Section HS.54.003 ("SERVICES") 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.
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