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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 152.2311. Titus County

Sec. 152.2311.  TITUS COUNTY.  (a)  Titus County is included in the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board.
(b)  Section 152.0381 applies to the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board.
(c)  Section 152.2312 is suspended while Titus County is a member of the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus 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 152.2312. Titus County

Sec. 152.2312.  TITUS COUNTY.  (a)  The Titus County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Titus County.
(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 annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $600 nor more than $1,800 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.
(d)  The chairman shall certify all claims for expenses of the juvenile probation officer as necessary in the performance of the officer's duties.  The commissioners court shall provide the necessary funds to pay the salaries and expenses of the juvenile probation officer.
(e)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the Titus County 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 152.2321. Tom Green County

Sec. 152.2321.  TOM GREEN COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Tom Green County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Tom Green County.
(b)  The juvenile board shall hold meetings at least once every three months in accordance with board rules.
(c)  The county commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $600 or more than $1,200, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(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 necessary funds to pay the salaries and expenses of the juvenile probation personnel.
(g)  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 Tom Green 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 152.2331. Travis County

Sec. 152.2331.  TRAVIS COUNTY.  (a)  The Travis County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Travis County.
(b)  The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members an annual salary of $4,800 for the judicial and administrative duties imposed on the judges.  The compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(c)  The commissioners court shall provide the funds for the salaries of the juvenile probation officers in the amount set by the juvenile board.
(d)  The commissioners court 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.
(e)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, and 152.0007 do not apply to the juvenile board of Travis 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 152.2332. Collection and Disbursement of Support Payments in Travis County

Sec. 152.2332.  COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Travis County may designate the chief probation officer to collect and disburse child and spousal support payments that are required by court order to be made to the county or that are voluntarily made to the county.  The chief probation officer shall disburse the payments in the manner the court by order states is in the best interest of the spouse or child.
(b)  The officer shall obtain a surety bond in an amount determined by the juvenile board from a corporate surety authorized to make the bonds in this state and approved by the commissioners court.  The bond shall be payable to the district judges in the county and conditioned on the faithful performance of the officer's duties and on the proper accounting of the money entrusted to the officer.  The county shall pay the premium for the bond from the general fund of the county.
(c)  The officer shall keep an accurate and complete record of money received and disbursed under this section.  The records are court records and may be inspected at reasonable times by the parties, their representatives, and attorneys.  The records may be introduced into evidence as prescribed by the Texas Rules of Evidence.  The county auditor shall inspect and examine the records and audit the accounts quarterly.  The auditor shall report the results of the audit to the juvenile board and include any recommendations the auditor may have.
(d)  The chief juvenile probation officer may appoint necessary personnel with the approval of the juvenile board to administer this section.  The personnel serve at the pleasure of the chief juvenile probation officer.
(e)  The commissioners court shall provide from the general fund the money necessary to administer this section in the amount recommended by the juvenile board and approved by the commissioners court.
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 152.2341. Trinity County

Sec. 152.2341.  TRINITY COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Trinity County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Trinity County, and the judge of each county court at law.
(b)  The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $3,000 nor more than $10,000, 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 Trinity 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 152.2351. Tyler County

Sec. 152.2351.  TYLER COUNTY.  (a)  The Tyler County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Tyler County.
(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 annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not more than $5,000 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.
(d)  The chairman shall certify all claims for expenses of the juvenile probation officer as necessary in the performance of the officer's duties.  The commissioners court shall provide the necessary funds to pay the salaries and expenses of the juvenile probation officer.
(e)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Tyler 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 152.2361. Upshur County

Sec. 152.2361.  UPSHUR COUNTY.  (a)  The Upshur County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judge in Upshur County.
(b)  The county judge of Upshur County is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
(d)  Service on a juvenile board by a judge is an additional duty of office.  The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members an annual salary set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,200, payable in equal monthly installments from any funds available to the county or to the juvenile board.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
(l)  The board may accept state aid and grants or gifts from other political subdivisions of the state, private citizens, or associations for the purpose of financing adequate and effective juvenile programs.
(m)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707 (H.B. 3161), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 707 (H.B. 3161), Sec. 2, 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 152.2371. Upton County

Sec. 152.2371.  UPTON COUNTY.  (a)  The Upton County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Upton County.
(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 an annual salary set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,200 nor more than $3,600 as compensation 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)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Upton 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 152.2381. Uvalde County

Sec. 152.2381.  UVALDE COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Uvalde County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Uvalde 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 Uvalde 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 152.2391. Val Verde County

Sec. 152.2391.  VAL VERDE COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Val Verde County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Val Verde County, and the judge of the County Court at Law of Val Verde 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 Val Verde County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125 (H.B. 3952), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 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 152.2401. Van Zandt County

Sec. 152.2401.  VAN ZANDT COUNTY.  (a)  The Van Zandt County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the criminal district attorney of Van Zandt County, the judge of the 294th Judicial District, and the judge of the county court at law.
(b)  The juvenile board shall elect one of its members as chairman at its first regular meeting of each calendar year.
(c)  The board shall hold meetings each year on dates set by the board and special meetings at the call of the chairman.
(d)  The board may agree to join with the juvenile board of one or more counties to provide services and facilities and to receive and disburse funds under this section.
(e)  Service on a juvenile board by a judge or the district attorney is an additional duty of office.  The commissioners courts shall pay the juvenile board members an annual salary set by the commissioners courts at not less than $600 for the added duties imposed on the members.  The salary shall be paid in equal monthly or bimonthly installments from any funds available to the county or to the juvenile board. The salary is in addition to all other compensation provided or allowed by law for criminal district attorneys.
(f)  The juvenile board shall make the financial and statistical records and reports the board is required to make to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department available to the commissioners court.
(g)  The board, in a timely manner, shall prepare and submit to the commissioners court for approval an annual request for funding for the board and the juvenile probation department.  Each request must include the total of anticipated expenses of the board or for providing juvenile services for the next fiscal year.  The request for funding for the juvenile probation department must also be accompanied by an accounting of all available funds from other funding sources.
(h)  The board may accept aid, grants, and gifts from the state or federal government, other political subdivisions of the state, and associations to finance adequate and effective juvenile probation programs.  The fiscal officer shall deposit funds received under this subsection in a special account.
(i)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, and 152.0008(a) do not apply to the juvenile board of Van Zandt County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 15(b), eff. January 1, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 734 (H.B. 1549), Sec. 130, 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 152.2411. Victoria County

Sec. 152.2411.  VICTORIA COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Victoria County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Victoria County, and the judge of each county court at law.
(b)  The juvenile board shall elect one of its members as chairman of the board.
(c)  The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional compensation in an amount set by the commissioners court.  The additional compensation is for the added duties imposed on the members and shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund or any other available fund of the county.
(d)  The commissioners court may pay the county clerk additional compensation for serving as the clerk of the juvenile court.
(e)  The commissioners court shall provide the funds necessary to pay the salaries and expenses essential to the proper operation of the probation department.
(f)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, and 152.0005 do not apply to the juvenile board of Victoria County.
(g)  The juvenile board of Victoria County and the juvenile boards of one or more counties that are adjacent to or in close proximity to Victoria 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 8.04, 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 152.2421. Walker County

Sec. 152.2421.  WALKER COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Walker County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Walker County, and the judge of each county court at law.
(b)  The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation of not less than $1,200, 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 Walker County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1152 (H.B. 3045), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 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 152.2431. Waller County

Sec. 152.2431.  WALLER COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Waller County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Waller County, and the judge of each county court at law.
(b)  The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not more than $1,200, 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 Waller County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 652, 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 152.2441. Ward County

Sec. 152.2441.  WARD COUNTY.  (a)  The Ward County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Ward County, and the judge of any 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 set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,200 or more than $3,600 for the added duties imposed on the members.  The salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund or any other 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 Ward 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 152.2451. Washington County

Sec. 152.2451.  WASHINGTON COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Washington County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Washington County, and the judge of each county court at law.
(b)  The board shall select one member to act as chairman.
(c)  The commissioners court may reasonably compensate each member of the juvenile board for the member's additional duties.
(d)  The juvenile board shall pay from the juvenile board fund to the extent of the state aid received in the fund the salaries of juvenile probation department personnel and other expenses required to provide adequate services to children.
(e)  The county shall pay salaries and expenses other than those paid under Subsection (d) that are essential to provide adequate services to children in an amount set by the juvenile board with the advice and consent of the commissioners court.
(f)  The juvenile board may accept state aid and grants or gifts from other political subdivisions of the state or associations for the sole purpose of financing adequate and effective probation programs.  A municipality may grant 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.  Funds received under this subsection shall be administered and kept separately from other county funds.
(g)  The chief juvenile probation officer may appoint necessary personnel with the approval of the juvenile board.  Juvenile probation officers serve at the pleasure of the juvenile board.
(h)  The juvenile board shall provide the juvenile probation officers with transportation or an automobile allowance for use of a personal automobile on official business.
(i)  The juvenile board may agree to operate together with one or more counties that are adjacent to or in close proximity to Washington County.  The juvenile boards operating together may appoint one fiscal officer to receive and disburse funds for the boards.
(j)  The juvenile board may operate foster homes for the temporary care of children served by the board.
(k)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Washington County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 239, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 1993.
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 152.2461. Webb County

Sec. 152.2461.  WEBB COUNTY.  (a)  The Webb County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in the county, and the judge of each county court at law.  The county judge may designate any member of the commissioners court to represent the judge on the board.  A reference in this section to a juvenile court judge of a juvenile board member includes a person designated by the county judge under this subsection.
(b)  The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not more than $4,800 for the added duties imposed on the members.  The compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(c)  The commissioners court may reimburse the 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.  The annual amount for which the judge may be reimbursed may not exceed $600.
(d)  The juvenile board may require a board employee to enter into a bond payable to the board, conditioned on the faithful performance of the person's duties.  The board shall pay the premium of the bond.  The board may suspend or remove an employee for good cause.  The board may permit the chief juvenile probation officer to suspend or remove employees whom the chief juvenile probation officer may supervise.
(e)  The board shall control and supervise each county institution used to detain juveniles.  The board shall appoint the superintendent of each institution.
(f)  The board may accept gifts or grants of real or personal property subject to the terms and conditions of the gift or grant to use for the benefit of the juvenile justice system.
(g)  The board shall submit an annual budget to the commissioners court.  The commissioners court may appropriate and the juvenile board shall use money from the county general fund to administer this section.
(h)  The board may authorize the use of foster homes for the temporary care of a child alleged to be a child in need of supervision or a delinquent child.
(i)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008(b) do not apply to the juvenile board of Webb County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 23, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 105, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 1189), Sec. 25, eff. September 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 152.2471. Wharton County

Sec. 152.2471.  WHARTON COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Wharton County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Wharton 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.
(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 Wharton 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 152.2472. Compensation of Juvenile Judge in Wharton County

Sec. 152.2472.  COMPENSATION OF JUVENILE JUDGE IN WHARTON COUNTY.  (a)  The Commissioners Court of Wharton County may pay the juvenile judge additional annual compensation of not more than $1,500 for serving as the judge of the juvenile court.
(b)  The compensation is in addition to all other compensation paid or authorized to be paid to the judge who serves as the juvenile judge.
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 152.2474. Wharton County Child Support Service Fee

Sec. 152.2474.  WHARTON COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT SERVICE FEE.  (a)  The Wharton 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.
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 152.2491. Wichita County

Sec. 152.2491.  WICHITA COUNTY.  (a)  The Wichita County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Wichita County, and the judge of each statutory county court.
(b)  The commissioners court may pay the board members additional annual compensation in an amount determined by the commissioners court, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
(c)  The juvenile board may authorize the use of foster homes for the temporary care of children subject to Title 3 or 5,  Family Code.  The rate of pay for foster care shall be determined by the juvenile board and those payments are necessary operating expenses of the Wichita County Family Court Services Department.
(d)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Wichita County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 7.52, 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 152.2492. Wichita County Institutions

Sec. 152.2492.  WICHITA COUNTY INSTITUTIONS.  (a)  The juvenile board of Wichita County controls and supervises each county facility used for the detention of juveniles.
(b)  The chief juvenile probation officer shall appoint the superintendent of each facility.  The juvenile board must confirm the appointment.  A superintendent or an assistant may be suspended or removed at any time by the appointing authority.
(c)  The juvenile board shall set the salaries of the superintendents and assistants.
(d)  This section does not apply to a person or facility that provides services to juveniles under a contract with the commissioners court or juvenile board and that is licensed or registered by a state or federal agency or an agency of another state.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 288 (H.B. 953), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
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 152.2501. Wilbarger County

Sec. 152.2501.  WILBARGER COUNTY.  (a)  Wilbarger County is included in the 46th Judicial District Juvenile Board.
(b)  Section 152.0841 applies to the 46th 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 152.2521. Williamson County

Sec. 152.2521.  WILLIAMSON COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Williamson County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in the county, and the judges of any statutory court in the county designated as a juvenile court. The judge of a district court may designate a person to represent the judge on the board.
(b)  The juvenile board shall elect one of its members to act as chairman.
(c)  The board may cooperate with other juvenile boards to provide adequate services.
(d)  The board's fiscal officer shall receive and disburse for juvenile probation the funds of the board.
(e)  Service on a juvenile board by a judge is an additional duty of office.  The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members a salary in an amount that will reasonably compensate them for their added duties.  The commissioners court shall pay to a person designated to serve on the board by a district judge the judge's salary as authorized by this subsection.  The salary to the person designated is in addition to all other compensation provided or allowed by law.
(f)  The county shall reimburse a juvenile board member for the member's actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing his duties.
(g)  The juvenile board shall provide each juvenile probation officer with an automobile or an automobile allowance for use of a personal automobile on official business.
(h)  The juvenile board shall pay the salaries of juvenile probation personnel and other expenses required to provide adequate services to children from the juvenile board fund to the extent of the state aid received in the fund.  The county shall pay the other salaries and expenses essential to provide adequate services in an amount set by the juvenile board with the advice and consent of the commissioners court.
(i)  The board may accept state aid and grants or gifts from other political subdivisions of the state or associations for the sole purpose of financing adequate and effective juvenile programs.  A municipality may grant and allocate money to the appropriate county government or to the juvenile board to support and maintain effective juvenile services if the municipality's governing body approves the expenditure.  Funds received under this subsection shall be administered and kept separately from other public funds.  This section does not affect a program of local enrichment of juvenile services funded by any source.
(j)  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0008, and 152.0009 do not apply to the juvenile board of Williamson 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 152.2531. Wilson County

Sec. 152.2531.  WILSON COUNTY.  (a)  The juvenile board of Wilson County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 152.2541. Winkler County

Sec. 152.2541.  WINKLER COUNTY.  (a)  The Winkler County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Winkler County.
(b)  The juvenile court judge is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer.
(c)  The commissioners court may pay the board chairman additional annual compensation of $1,200 for the added duties imposed on the chairman.  The commissioners court may pay the other members of the board additional annual compensation of not more than $1,200.  The additional compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund or any other available 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 Winkler 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 152.2551. Wise County

Sec. 152.2551.  WISE COUNTY.  (a)  Wise County is included in the juvenile board in Jack and Wise counties.
(b)  Section 152.1251 applies to the juvenile board in Jack and Wise counties.
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 152.2571. Yoakum County

Sec. 152.2571.  YOAKUM COUNTY.  (a)  The Yoakum County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Yoakum County, and the judge of any statutory court in the county designated as a juvenile court.
(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 more than $1,200, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund or any other available fund of the county.
(d)  Section 152.0005(b) does not apply to the juvenile board of Yoakum County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 11 - Aging, Community-Based, and Long-Term Care Services › Chapter 161 - Department of Aging and Disability Services › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 161.001. Definitions

Sec. 161.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.
(2)  "Commissioner" means the commissioner of aging and disability services.
(3)  "Council" means the Aging and Disability Services Council.
(4)  "Department" means the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
(5)  "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.13A.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 11 - Aging, Community-Based, and Long-Term Care Services › Chapter 161 - Department of Aging and Disability Services › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 161.003. Sunset Provision

Text of section effective until April 01, 2025
Sec. 161.003.  SUNSET PROVISION.  Unless the commission is continued in existence as provided by Chapter 325, Government Code, after the review required by Section 531.004, Government Code, this chapter expires on the date the commission is abolished under that section.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.13A.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 3.08, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 2), Sec. 2.15, eff. July 10, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (S.B. 652), Sec. 2.21, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.440, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 4.06, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.108, eff. April 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 11 - Aging, Community-Based, and Long-Term Care Services › Chapter 161 - Department of Aging and Disability Services › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 161.003. Sunset Provision

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025
Sec. 161.003.  SUNSET PROVISION.  Unless the commission is continued in existence as provided by Chapter 325, Government Code, after the review required by Section 523.0003, Government Code, this chapter expires on the date the commission is abolished under that section.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.13A.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 3.08, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 2), Sec. 2.15, eff. July 10, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (S.B. 652), Sec. 2.21, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.440, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 4.06, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.108, eff. April 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 11 - Aging, Community-Based, and Long-Term Care Services › Chapter 161 - Department of Aging and Disability Services › Subchapter C. Personnel › Section 161.0515. Assistant Commissioner for State Supported Living Centers

Sec. 161.0515.  ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER FOR STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTERS.  (a)  The commissioner shall employ an assistant commissioner for state supported living centers.  The assistant commissioner must be selected based on education, training, experience, and demonstrated ability.
(b)  The assistant commissioner reports directly to the commissioner.
(c)  The assistant commissioner shall supervise the operation of the state supported living centers.  As part of that duty, the assistant commissioner shall:
(1)  verify that quality health and medical services are being provided in state supported living centers;
(2)  verify and certify employee qualifications for employees of a state supported living center; and
(3)  work with the commissioner to create administrative guidelines for proper implementation of federal and state statutory law and judicial decisions.
(d)  The assistant commissioner shall coordinate with the appropriate staff of the Department of State Health Services to ensure that the ICF-IID component of the Rio Grande State Center implements and enforces state law and rules that apply to the operation of state supported living centers.
(e)  The assistant commissioner shall consult with the appropriate staff at the Department of State Health Services to ensure that an individual with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and an intellectual disability who is a resident of a state supported living center or the ICF-IID component of the Rio Grande State Center is provided with appropriate care and treatment.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 (S.B. 643), Sec. 36, eff. June 11, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.444, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.445, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 11 - Aging, Community-Based, and Long-Term Care Services › Chapter 161 - Department of Aging and Disability Services › Subchapter C. Personnel › Section 161.0541. Maintenance of Merit System

Sec. 161.0541.  MAINTENANCE OF MERIT SYSTEM.   The merit system established as provided by Section 161.054 may be maintained in conjunction with other state agencies that are required by federal law to operate under a merit system.
Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2338, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Section 21.007 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.006, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 11 - Aging, Community-Based, and Long-Term Care Services › Chapter 161 - Department of Aging and Disability Services › Subchapter C. Personnel › Section 161.057. Criminal Background Checks

Sec. 161.057.  CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.  (a)  In this section, "eligible person" means a person whose criminal history record information the department is entitled to obtain from the Department of Public Safety under Section 411.13861, Government Code.
(b)  The department may obtain criminal history record information regarding an eligible person as provided by Section 411.13861, Government Code.  Criminal history record information obtained under Section 411.13861 is subject to the restrictions and requirements of that section.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1209 (S.B. 1540), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2015.