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2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0601. Crosby County

Sec. 152.0601.  CROSBY COUNTY.  (a)  The Crosby County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Crosby County, and one public member appointed by the judges.
(b)  The public member serves a two-year term.
(c)  The juvenile board shall elect one of its members as chairman at the beginning of each year.
(d)  The members of the juvenile board do not receive compensation for serving on the board.
(e)  The chief probation officer may set the salaries and allowances of juvenile probation personnel with the approval of the board.
(f)  Sections 152.0003 and 152.0005(b) do not apply to the juvenile board of Crosby County.
(g)  The juvenile board of Crosby County and the juvenile boards of one or more counties that are adjacent to or in close proximity to Crosby County may agree to operate together with respect to all matters, or with respect to certain matters specified by the juvenile boards.  Juvenile boards operating together may appoint one fiscal officer to receive and disburse funds for the boards.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 82 (S.B. 511), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0611. Culberson County

Sec. 152.0611.  CULBERSON COUNTY.  (a)  The Culberson-Hudspeth Counties Juvenile Board is composed of the county judges and the district judges in Culberson and Hudspeth counties.
(b)  The juvenile board shall elect one of its members as chairman at the beginning of each calendar year.
(c)  The commissioners courts shall pay the members of the juvenile board an annual salary set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,200, payable in equal monthly installments out of the general fund or any other available fund of the counties.
(d)  If approved by the juvenile board, the commissioners courts shall reimburse each juvenile court judge for the judge's actual and necessary expenses incurred in attending seminars and other educational or instructional meetings relating to juvenile matters.
(e)  The chief juvenile officer may set the salaries and allowances of juvenile probation personnel with the approval of the board.
(f)  Unless the counties agree on a different method of allocating costs, each county shall pay the costs of the juvenile board in accordance with the ratio that the population of the county bears to the total population of the two counties.
(g)  Section 152.0005(b) does not apply to the Culberson-Hudspeth Counties Juvenile Board.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0621. Dallam County

Sec. 152.0621.  DALLAM COUNTY.  (a)  The Dallam County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Dallam County, the judge of any statutory county court designated as a juvenile court, and one public member appointed by the commissioners court.
(b)  The public member serves a two-year term.
(c)  The juvenile board shall elect one of its members as chairman at the beginning of each year.
(d)  The board shall hold regular meetings each year on dates set by the board and special meetings at the call of the chairman.
(e)  The board may cooperate with other juvenile boards to provide adequate services.
(f)  The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members a salary in an amount set by the commissioners court.
(g)  The chief juvenile probation officer may appoint necessary personnel with the approval of the board and with the advice and consent of the commissioners court.
(h)  The juvenile board shall use the juvenile probation fund to pay as much of the salaries and allowances and other necessary expenses as possible.  The commissioners court shall pay the other salaries, allowances, and necessary expenses from the general fund or any other available fund of the county.
(i)  The board may accept aid, grants, and gifts from the state, other political subdivisions of the state, or associations for the sole purpose of financing adequate and effective probation programs.  A municipality may grant and allocate money to the county government or to the juvenile board to support and maintain juvenile programs if the municipality's governing body approves the expenditure.  The fiscal officer shall deposit funds received under this subsection in a special account.
(j)  If approved by the commissioners court, the county shall reimburse each juvenile board member for the member's reasonable and necessary job-related expenses.  Reimbursable expenses include travel, lodging, training, and educational activities.
(k)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005(a) and (b), and 152.0008(a) do not apply to the juvenile board of Dallam County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0632. Dallas County Director of Juvenile Services and Juvenile Probation Department

Sec. 152.0632.  DALLAS COUNTY DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE SERVICES AND JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.  (a)  The director of juvenile services in Dallas County is the chief administrative officer for the juvenile probation department and all facilities and programs under the jurisdiction of the juvenile board as authorized by the board.
(b)  The director of juvenile services shall annually prepare under the juvenile board's direction a budget for the juvenile probation department, the county and other institutions for the care of neglected, dependent, and delinquent children, and the other facilities and programs under the jurisdiction of the juvenile board.  The juvenile board shall approve the budget and submit the budget to the commissioners court for final approval in the same manner as prescribed by law for the other county agencies and departments.
(c)  The director shall hire the employees of the juvenile probation department and of the county institutions and facilities and programs under the jurisdiction of the juvenile board.  The director may remove a juvenile probation department employee at any time.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 12.05(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0633. Dallas County District and County Courts Administrator and Court Services Department

Sec. 152.0633.  DALLAS COUNTY DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS ADMINISTRATOR AND COURT SERVICES DEPARTMENT.  (a)  The district and county courts administrator is the chief administrative officer of the court services department of Dallas County.
(b)  The local administrative district judge and the judges of the district courts in Dallas County that give preference to civil, criminal, family law, or juvenile matters shall, on a majority vote, appoint and set the salary of the district and county courts administrator.  The administrator serves at the will of those judges.
(c)  The commissioners court shall pay the salaries and expenses of the court services department employees as determined by the department budget submitted by the local administrative judge and approved by the commissioners court.
(d)  A judge may not be subjected to a suit for, and is immune from liability for damages arising from, an act or omission committed while performing a duty under this section unless the act or omission is:
(1)  committed intentionally, wilfully, or wantonly; or
(2)  committed with:
(A)  gross negligence; or
(B)  conscious indifference or reckless disregard for the safety of others.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 12.05(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 658, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1171 (H.B. 3531), Sec. 1, eff. October 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.06331. Dallas County Domestic Relations Office

Sec. 152.06331.  DALLAS COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE.  (a)  The domestic relations office of Dallas County is established.  Except to the extent of a conflict with this section, Chapter 203, Family Code, applies to the office, and the office has the powers and duties of a domestic relations office provided by that chapter.
(b)  The judges of the district courts in Dallas County that give preference to family law matters shall, on a majority vote, appoint the director of the domestic relations office.  The director serves at the will of those judges, except that those judges may delegate the decision to terminate the director's appointment to the presiding judge of those judges' courts.
(c)  The judges of the district courts in Dallas County that give preference to family law matters shall, by majority vote, supervise the activities of the director and the domestic relations office, including the office's structure and budget, or those judges may delegate the supervisory duties to the presiding judge of those judges' courts.
(d)  The domestic relations office shall report to the Dallas County district and county courts administrator, and the administrator shall report to the judges of the district courts in Dallas County that give preference to family law matters, regarding:
(1)  the domestic relations office's performance of all matters relating to family court services or successor services and child support collection and administration; and
(2)  all other functions performed by the office.
(e)  The judges of the district courts in Dallas County that give preference to family law matters have final authority over decisions regarding the administration of the functions and duties of the domestic relations office and have the right to direct the district and county courts administrator to adopt and adhere to the policies adopted by the judges with regard to the domestic relations office.
(f)  Fees for the preparation of a court-ordered child custody evaluation or adoption evaluation or any other services provided by the domestic relations office, other than services related to the collection of child support, must be reasonable and imposed on a sliding scale according to the financial resources of the parties using the services.
(g)  A judge may not be subjected to a suit for, and is immune from liability for damages arising from, an act or omission committed while performing a duty under this section unless the act or omission is:
(1)  committed intentionally, wilfully, or wantonly;  or
(2)  committed with:
(A)  gross negligence; or
(B)  conscious indifference or reckless disregard for the safety of others.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1171 (H.B. 3531), Sec. 2, eff. October 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1252 (H.B. 1449), Sec. 3.08, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.06332. Dallas County Criminal District Courts Administrator

Sec. 152.06332.  DALLAS COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURTS ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The criminal district courts administrator is the chief administrative officer of the criminal district courts in Dallas County.
(b)  The judges of the district courts in Dallas County that give preference to criminal law matters shall, on a majority vote, appoint the criminal district courts administrator.  The administrator serves at the will of a majority of those judges, except that those judges may delegate the decision to terminate the administrator's appointment to the presiding judge of those judges' courts.
(c)  The judges of the district courts in Dallas County that give preference to criminal law matters shall, by majority vote, supervise the activities of the criminal district courts administrator, including the structure of the administrator's office and budget for that office, or those judges may delegate the supervisory duties to the presiding judge of those courts.
(d)  The criminal district courts administrator shall report to the Dallas County district and county courts administrator, and the district and county courts administrator shall report to the judges of the criminal district courts in Dallas County, regarding all issues related to the criminal district courts.
(e)  The judges of the district courts that give preference to criminal law matters in Dallas County have the final authority over decisions regarding the administration of the areas related to the criminal district courts in Dallas County and have the right to direct the district and county courts administrator to adopt and adhere to the policies adopted by the judges with regard to the criminal district courts in Dallas County.
(f)  A judge may not be subjected to a suit for, and is immune from liability for damages arising from, an act or omission committed while performing a duty under this section unless the act or omission is:
(1)  committed intentionally, wilfully, or wantonly; or
(2)  committed with:
(A)  gross negligence; or
(B)  conscious indifference or reckless disregard for the safety of others.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1171 (H.B. 3531), Sec. 2, eff. October 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0636. Certificate of Indebtedness for Facilities

Sec. 152.0636.  CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR FACILITIES.  (a)  Certificates of indebtedness issued and sold by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County to acquire property and to construct, enlarge, furnish, equip, and repair buildings used as homes and schools for delinquent children that have been submitted to the attorney general, approved by the attorney general, and registered by the comptroller are incontestable.
(b)  The certificates are legal and authorized investments for:
(1)  banks;
(2)  savings banks;
(3)  trust companies;
(4)  savings and loan associations;
(5)  insurance companies;
(6)  fiduciaries;
(7)  trustees;
(8)  guardians;  and
(9)  sinking funds of municipalities, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions of the state and other public funds of the state and its agencies.
(c)  The certificates are eligible to secure deposits of public funds of the state and of municipalities, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions of the state.  The certificates are lawful and sufficient security for deposits to the extent of their market or face value, whichever is less, if accompanied by all unmatured coupons.
(d)  The commissioners court shall continue to levy a tax that is sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the certificates so long as certificates are outstanding.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0641. Dawson County

Sec. 152.0641.  DAWSON COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Dawson County is composed of:
(1)  the county judge and the district judges in Dawson County;
(2)  the superintendent of the Lamesa Independent School District or the superintendent's designee;
(3)  one citizen of Dawson County appointed by the county commissioners court;  and
(4)  one citizen of Dawson County appointed by the Lamesa City Council.
(b)  Citizen members serve two-year terms.
(c)  The county judge is the chairman of the juvenile board and its chief administrative officer.
(d)  The county commissioners court shall pay the judges on the juvenile board an annual salary set by the commissioners court at not more than $1,200, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(e)  Section 152.0005(b) does not apply to the juvenile board of Dawson County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0651. Deaf Smith County

Sec. 152.0651.  DEAF SMITH COUNTY.  (a)  The Deaf Smith County Juvenile Board is composed of:
(1)  the county judge;
(2)  two persons appointed by the Hereford City Commission;
(3)  two persons appointed by the commissioners court;  and
(4)  two persons appointed by the board of trustees of the Hereford Independent School District.
(b)  The appointed members serve staggered two-year terms with the terms of one person appointed by the city, one person appointed by the county, and one person appointed by the school district expiring on December 31 of each year.
(c)  The board shall elect one of its members as chairman.
(d)  Board members serve without compensation.
(e)  The commissioners court, Hereford City Commission, and the board of trustees of the Hereford Independent School District may agree to pay equally the costs of the salaries and expenses of the juvenile department.  The commissioners court, city commission, and board of trustees shall determine the length of the agreement.  The city of Hereford and the Hereford Independent School District may appropriate and spend money to implement this subsection.
(f)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Deaf Smith County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0671. Denton County

Sec. 152.0671.  DENTON COUNTY.  (a)  The Denton County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Denton County, and the judge of any county court at law in the county.
(b)  The juvenile board shall elect one of its members as chairman at the beginning of each year.
(c)  The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members an annual salary set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,500, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(d)  If approved by the juvenile board, the commissioners court shall reimburse each juvenile court judge for the judge's actual and necessary expenses incurred in attending seminars and other educational or instructional meetings related to juvenile matters.
(e)  Section 152.0005(b) does not apply to the juvenile board of Denton County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 14.001, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0681. De Witt County

Sec. 152.0681.  DE WITT COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of De Witt County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in De Witt County.
(b)  The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members reasonable additional annual compensation in an amount set by the commissioners court as compensation for the added duties imposed on the members.  The compensation may not be lower than the compensation paid to a member on August 29, 1977.  The compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(c)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of De Witt County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0691. Dickens County

Sec. 152.0691.  DICKENS COUNTY.  (a)  Dickens County is included in the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board.
(b)  Section 152.0291 applies to the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0711. Donley County

Sec. 152.0711.  DONLEY COUNTY.  (a)  The Donley County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judges and the district judges in Donley County.
(b)  The juvenile court judge is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer.
(c)  The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional monthly compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $50 nor more than $150 for the added duties imposed on the members.  The additional compensation shall be paid from the general fund of the county.
(d)  The chairman shall certify all claims for expenses of the juvenile probation officer as necessary in the performance of the officer's duties.
(e)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Donley County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0721. Duval County

Sec. 152.0721.  DUVAL COUNTY.  (a)  The Duval County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judge in Duval County, and a citizen of Duval County appointed by the county judge and the district judge in Duval County.  The citizen member of the board serves the same term of office as the district judge in Duval County.
(b)  The district judge is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer.
(c)  The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members an annual salary set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,200 or more than $10,000 for the added duties imposed on the members.  The salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(d)  The juvenile board shall appoint not more than five persons to serve on an advisory council.
(e)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Duval County.
(f)  The Duval County Juvenile Board and the juvenile boards of one or more counties that are adjacent to or in close proximity to Duval County may agree to operate together with respect to all matters, or with respect to certain matters specified by the juvenile boards.  Juvenile boards operating together may appoint one fiscal officer to receive and disburse funds for the boards.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1143, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 908 (H.B. 2884), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1951), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 702 (H.B. 2804), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0731. Eastland County

Sec. 152.0731.  EASTLAND COUNTY.  (a)  The Eastland County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the judge of the 91st Judicial District, the criminal district attorney, and the county sheriff.
(b)  The juvenile court judge is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer.
(c)  The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members additional compensation for the added duties imposed on the members.  The compensation is in addition to any other salary a county attorney or sheriff receives and is paid from the general fund of the county.
(d)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Eastland County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0741. Ector County

Sec. 152.0741.  ECTOR COUNTY.  (a)  The Ector County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Ector County, and the judge of each county court at law.
(b)  The juvenile court judge is the chairman of the board.
(c)  The county commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $4,800 nor more than $6,000.  The additional compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(d)  Each juvenile probation officer shall take the oath of office and the oath and the fact of the officer's appointment shall be filed with the county clerk.  The juvenile board may require an officer to obtain a bond conditioned on the faithful performance of the officer's duties and payable to the county treasurer in an amount determined by the board.
(e)  The commissioners court shall approve the salaries of the juvenile probation officers and other personnel and provide the necessary funds to pay their salaries and expenses.  The county shall pay the salaries in equal monthly installments.
(f)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008(a) do not apply to the juvenile board of Ector County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 596, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0742. Compensation of Juvenile Court Judge

Sec. 152.0742.  COMPENSATION OF JUVENILE COURT JUDGE.  (a)  If designated as the juvenile court judge, the judge of the County Court at Law of Ector County may be paid additional annual compensation of not more than $3,000 for serving as juvenile court judge.
(b)  The compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0751. Edwards County

Sec. 152.0751.  EDWARDS COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Edwards County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Edwards County.
(b)  The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,200 nor more than $3,600, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(c)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Edwards County.
(d)  The juvenile board of Edwards County and the juvenile boards of one or more counties that are adjacent to or in close proximity to Edwards County may agree to operate together.  Juvenile boards operating together may appoint one fiscal officer to receive and disburse funds for the boards.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (S.B. 1832), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0761. Ellis County

Sec. 152.0761.  ELLIS COUNTY.  (a)  The Ellis County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Ellis County, and the judge of each statutory court in the county.
(b)  The juvenile board shall elect one of its members as chairman.
(c)  The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members an annual salary of not less than $3,600, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund or any other available fund of the county.
(d)  The commissioners court shall pay the salaries of juvenile probation personnel and other expenses the chairman certifies as essential to provide services to children from the general fund of the county.
(e)  Juvenile probation officers serve at the pleasure of the juvenile board.
(f)  Sections 152.0004, 152.0005(b), and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Ellis County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0771. El Paso County

Sec. 152.0771.  EL PASO COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of El Paso County is composed of:
(1)  the county judge or:
(A)  a member of the commissioners court designated by the county judge; or
(B)  an individual who is not a member of the commissioners court and who is designated by the county judge and approved by the commissioners court by majority vote;
(2)  each family district court judge;
(3)  each juvenile court judge;
(4)  up to five judges on the "El Paso Council of Judges" to be elected by majority vote of that council;
(5)  a municipal judge from El Paso County selected by the chairman of the juvenile board of El Paso County; and
(6)  a justice of the peace in El Paso County selected by the chairman of the juvenile board of El Paso County.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 317, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
(c)  The juvenile board shall hold meetings at least once every three months in accordance with board rules.
(d)  The board shall keep records as required by law and board rules.
(e)  A juvenile probation officer shall take the oath of office when appointed and the oath and the fact of the appointment shall be filed with the county clerk.
(f)  The commissioners court shall provide the juvenile probation officers with:
(1)  automobiles and their maintenance and operation expenses for use in official duties;  or
(2)  an automobile allowance for the use of a personal automobile on official business in the amount determined to be necessary by the commissioners court.
(g), (h) Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 317, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 317, Sec. 1, 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 371, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 300 (H.B. 1334), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0772. El Paso County Institutions

Sec. 152.0772.  EL PASO COUNTY INSTITUTIONS.  (a)  The juvenile board of El Paso County shall appoint a person to supervise the county facilities under the jurisdiction of the juvenile board.  The supervisor may be the county probation officer.  The supervisor shall direct the policies and conduct of each institution.
(b)  The juvenile board shall also appoint the head of each facility.  The facility head may hire employees that the juvenile board determines are necessary.
(c)  The facilities supervisor or employees under the supervisor's control shall supervise each child committed to a county institution until the child becomes of age.  The supervisor or employees shall submit periodic reports to the juvenile board as required for the board's approval or action.
(d)  The commissioners court shall provide the necessary funds to operate each institution.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
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Sec. 152.0773.  COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN EL PASO COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of El Paso County may designate the district clerk or the juvenile probation officer to collect and disburse court-ordered child or spousal support payments that are required by court order to be made to the county.  The person designated to receive the payments shall disburse the payments in the manner the court believes to be in the best interest of the spouse or child.
(b)  If the juvenile board designates the juvenile probation officer to receive the payments, the officer shall work in the court as an officer of the court.  The officer shall obtain a surety bond in an amount determined by the county auditor from a solvent surety company authorized to make the bonds in this state and approved by the county auditor.  The bond shall be conditioned on the faithful performance of the officer's duties and on the proper accounting of the money entrusted to the officer.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0801. Fannin County

Sec. 152.0801.  FANNIN COUNTY.   The Fannin County Juvenile Board is governed by Subchapter B.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 198 (S.B. 1886), Sec. 2, eff. May 28, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0811. Fayette County

Sec. 152.0811.  FAYETTE COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Fayette County is composed of:
(1)  the county judge;
(2)  the judge of each district court in Fayette County;
(3)  the judge of each statutory county court in Fayette County; and
(4)  a public member only if the total number of board members described by Subdivisions (1)-(3) is fewer than three or is an even number.
(a-1)  A public member who serves on the board must be appointed by a majority of the other members of the board.  The public member serves a two-year term.
(b)  The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members compensation of $1,200 annually for the duties imposed on the members.  The compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund or any other available fund of the county.
(c)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Fayette County.
(d)  The board member who has the greatest number of years of judicial service and is willing to serve is the chair of the board.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 8.01, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0821. Fisher County

Sec. 152.0821.  FISHER COUNTY.
(a)  Fisher County is included in the 32nd Judicial District Juvenile Board.
(b)  Section 152.1831 applies to the 32nd Judicial District Juvenile Board.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 4280), Sec. 4(1), eff. October 1, 2017.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 4280), Sec. 4(1), eff. October 1, 2017.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 4280), Sec. 4(1), eff. October 1, 2017.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 4280), Sec. 4(1), eff. October 1, 2017.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 4280), Sec. 4(1), eff. October 1, 2017.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 246, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 4280), Sec. 1, eff. October 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 4280), Sec. 4(1), eff. October 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0831. Floyd County

Sec. 152.0831.  FLOYD COUNTY.  (a)  Floyd County is included in the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board.
(b)  Section 152.0291 applies to the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
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Sec. 152.0841.  FOARD COUNTY.  (a)  Foard County is included in the 46th Judicial District Juvenile Board.  The juvenile board is composed of:
(1)  the county judges of Foard, Hardeman, and Wilbarger counties;
(2)  the judge of the 46th Judicial District;  and
(3)  two public members appointed by the judges.
(b)  The public members serve one-year terms.
(c)  The district judge is the chairman of the board.
(d)  Service on a juvenile board by a judge is an additional duty of office.  The commissioners courts shall pay the judges on the juvenile board additional annual compensation of not more than $1,200 for the added duties imposed on them.  The additional compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general funds of the counties.
(e)  If approved by the juvenile board, each county shall reimburse the juvenile court judge in the county for the judge's actual and necessary expenses incurred in attending seminars and other educational or instructional meetings relating to juvenile problems.
(f)  The commissioners courts shall provide the funds for the salaries of the juvenile probation officers in the amount set by the juvenile board.
(g)  The commissioners courts shall pay the expenses of the juvenile probation officers that are certified as necessary by the juvenile board chairman from the general fund and in the amount set by the juvenile board.
(h)  Sections 152.0004 and 152.0005(b) do not apply to the 46th Judicial District Juvenile Board.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
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Sec. 152.0851.  FORT BEND COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Fort Bend County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Fort Bend County, and the judge of each county court at law.
(b)  The commissioners court shall pay the board members annual additional compensation in an amount set by the commissioners court.  The additional compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.  The judge of a county court at law is entitled to receive the same amount of additional compensation as the county judge receives.
(c)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Fort Bend County.
(d)  The board by majority vote shall annually elect one of its members as chairman.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 55, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 10 - Juvenile Boards, Juvenile Probation Departments, and Family Services Offices › Subtitle B - Juvenile Boards and Family Services Offices › Chapter 152 - Juvenile Boards › Subchapter D. Provisions Applicable to Specific Counties › Section 152.0853. Fort Bend County Child Support Service Fee

Sec. 152.0853.  FORT BEND COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT SERVICE FEE.  (a)  The Fort Bend County child support office shall assess a monthly fee of not more than $10 for collecting and disbursing child support payments that are required by court order to be made to the office.  The fee is payable annually and in advance.
(b)  The payor of the support shall pay the fee unless the payor is a member of the armed services and the monthly child support payments exceed the amount the court orders the person to pay, in which case the payee shall pay the service fee for as long as the payor is a member of the armed services and the support payments exceed the amount the court orders the person to pay.
(c)  The first fee payment is due on the date that the payor is ordered to begin the child support payments.  If the payee must pay the fee, the first fee payment is due on the date that the payee receives the original support payment.  Subsequent annual fees are due on the anniversary of the date of the original fee payment.
(d)  A person who refuses or fails to pay the fee on the date due or in the amount ordered is subject to an action for contempt of court.
(e)  Fees collected under this section shall be paid to the county treasurer on the last day of each calendar month.  The county treasurer shall deposit the fees to the credit of the child support fund.  The judges of the district courts in a county served by the office shall administer the fund, with the approval of the commissioners court, to assist in paying the salaries and expenses of the child support office.
(f)  An accurate and complete record of money received under this section shall be kept.  The county auditor or other authorized person shall audit the child support fund regularly.  An annual report of the receipts and expenditures of the fund shall be made to the commissioners court.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 12.04(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
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Sec. 152.0881.  FRIO COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Frio County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Frio County.
(b)  The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,200 nor more than $4,800 for the added duties imposed on the members.  The additional compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(c)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Frio County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.