TITLE: Relating to licensing and reimbursing certain foster group homes that provide services to victims of sex trafficking.

SUMMARY: Relating to licensing and reimbursing certain foster group homes that provide services to victims of sex trafficking.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to licensing and reimbursing certain foster group homes that provide services to victims of sex trafficking. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, is amended by adding Section 42.0534 to read as follows: Sec. 42.0534. FOSTER GROUP HOME FOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING. The executive commissioner shall adopt rules governing the licensing and reimbursement of an independent foster group home that provides shelter and care for victims of sex trafficking. The rules must: (1) include a procedure for obtaining a license for the home; (2) provide for reimbursement in the name of the organization that manages the home; and (3) provide for reimbursement at the intensive service level rate for residential child care provided by the home. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.